Our diverse community of postgraduate students benefit from excellent career prospects, a thriving graduate community and a dedicated Graduate School.

• Home to over 5,950 taught postgraduate students (29% of our student body), from 123 countries 
• 94% of our taught postgraduates are in work or study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education, DLHE 2015/16)
• Of our taught postgraduates in work, 96% are in professional or managerial positions within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015/16)
• 86% student satisfaction rate, which is above the sector average  (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2017)
• 98% of the University's research is of international standing (according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework exercise, 2014)
• Only 30 minutes from London by train and 40 minutes from Heathrow airport

Funding your postgraduate study is simpler than you think, and there are plenty of options available. These include government loans and grants, as well as a range of scholarships and bursaries.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary depending on your programme and whether you are a UK/EU or International student. Please check the relevant course webpage for this information.

Fees are payable in two instalments: 50% on enrolment and 50% at the start of the second term of your studies. However, if you are receiving the Master’s Loan, you can also pay your fees in three instalments during the year to match when you receive instalments of the loan.

Living costs

In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for living costs. Costs will vary from student to student, depending on your interests and lifestyle; for more information visit our rough guide to living costs.

Part-time work

The University of Reading’s MyJobsOnline and Campus Jobs services advertise a wide range of part-time work, from opportunities on campus to jobs in town, which can help with living costs.

Master's loans schemes 2018/19

Government-backed loans were available for 2018 entry. The maximum value of the postgraduate loan was £10,609. 

Application information can be found on the government website and a comprehensive guide can be found on the Find A Master’s website.

Students studying a PGCE course

UK students studying a PGCE course can apply to their Student Finance Authority (for example, Student Finance England) for a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan. The application process for PGCE students is similar to the process for undergraduate students.

Postgraduate scholarships

There is a range of scholarships available from some of the University’s academic departments. Please visit our scholarships webpage for more information.

Alumni discounts

If you studied your undergraduate degree at the University of Reading you will be eligible for an alumni discount of 10% off your master’s course fees (up to a maximum of £1,000). You will automatically be considered for this discount when you apply.

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There is no specific deadline date for most postgraduate courses and applications will be considered until the course is full. However, to allow time for us to process your application we recommend that you apply by the following dates for admission in September.

UK applicants by 1 August

International applicants by 1 June

Please note: the MSc Speech and Language Therapy has an earlier application deadline of 1 December and our Physician Associate programmes have a May deadline. Applications for PGCE courses are made through UCAS and the deadline is 15 September of the year of entry though early applications are recommended.

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