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  • Classics and Classical Studies
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  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
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Postgraduate study at Reading


At the University of Reading, our master's programmes cover a broad range of disciplines.

Through the quality of our teaching and research, as well as our excellent student support services, we're preparing our graduates to succeed in the world – and to seize the life-changing opportunities that lie ahead.

Browse our master's programmes and find the right course for you.

Alumni discounts


If you studied your undergraduate degree at the University of Reading, you will be eligible for a £1,500 discount on your master's course fees.

You will automatically be considered for this discount when you apply.

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Funding your master's course

We understand that finances are an important factor in your decision to study a master's. We're here to give you the information you need to make an informed decision.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary depending on your programme and whether you are a UK 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.

Government Master's Loan

Government-funded master's loans are available for 2020 entry. The maximum amount you can borrow is £11,222. 

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

Future Finance Private Student Loans

Future Finance is a private student lender. You may consider Future Finance as an additional option if the UK government loans do not cover all of your expenses.

Please note that these are commercial loans and the repayments may be higher than the government Master's Loan. For further information, please visit the Future Finance website.

    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.

    Students studying a PGCE course

    UK students studying a PGCE course can apply to their Student Finance Authority for a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan; the application process for PGCE students is similar to the process for undergraduate students.

    The Department of Education also offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, depending on the subject that you plan to teach. Further information is available from the Get Into Teaching website.

    Help and support

    If you need any further information about funding, our Student Financial Supporrt team will be happy to help. Contact them at studentfunding@reading.ac.uk.

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    Excellent benefits

    • A competitive edge - In addition to your degree, and to further increase your career prospects, you have the option to complete the Henley Business School Emerging Leaders Experience at no extra cost. Download the guide (PDF, 409KB) for further information on this optional course.
    • Among the top 30 UK universities - We are ranked 29th out of 84 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings, 2020 (The University of Reading is ranked 205th overall).
    • Research excellence - We are a research-intensive university: 98% of our research has been rated of international standing (based on the Times Higher Education Guide's analysis of our submissions judged to be world leading, internationally excellent and internationally recognised in overall quality in the latest Research Excellence Framework 2014).
    • Central location - Our main campuses are located close to Reading's thriving town centre. From there, it's just 22 minutes to London Paddington by train and 45 minutes to Heathrow airport by coach.
    • Diverse community - Join an international environment, home to more than 6,285 master's students from 120 countries.

    Apply now

    There is no specific deadline date for most postgraduate courses and applications will be considered until the course is full. We are still accepting applications for 2020. However as it is not long until the start of term, we would be very grateful if, wherever possible, you submit all of the necessary paperwork and any supplementary information requested with your application.

    Please note: MSc Speech and Language Therapy has a specific deadline for applications – please see the course information page for details of the current dates.

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