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Courses & Specialisations

We have gathered all the Courses and Specialisations the university is teaching currently. Please click on Undergraduate or Postgraduate for details.
  • Accounting and Business – The Flying Start
  • Accounting and Finance with Placement Experience
  • Accounting and Management
  • Accounting and Management with Foundation
  • Accounting and Management with Placement Experience
  • Agricultural Business Management
  • Agricultural Business Management with Foundation Year
  • Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year
  • Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Agricultural Business Management with Placement Year
  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture with a Placement Year
  • Agriculture with Foundation
  • Agriculture with International Foundation Year
  • Ancient History
  • Ancient History and Archaeology
  • Ancient History and Archaeology with Professional Placement
  • Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad
  • Ancient History and History
  • Animal Science
  • Animal Science with Foundation
  • Animal Science with Placement Year
  • Archaeological Science
  • Archaeological Science with Professional Placement
  • Archaeological Science with Study Year Abroad
  • Archaeology
  • Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Archaeology and Anthropology with Professional Placement
  • Archaeology and Anthropology with Study Year Abroad
  • Archaeology and History
  • Archaeology and History with Professional Placement
  • Archaeology and History with Study Year Abroad
  • Archaeology with Professional Placement
  • Archaeology with Study Year Abroad
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering (3 Years)
  • Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year
  • Architecture
  • Architecture with International Foundation Year
  • Art and Creative Writing
  • Art and English Literature
  • Art and Film
  • Art and History of Art
  • Art and Philosophy
  • Art and Psychology
  • Art and Theatre
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry with Foundation
  • Biochemistry with Professional Experience
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biological Sciences with Foundation
  • Biological Sciences with Professional Experience
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences with Foundation
  • Biomedical Sciences with Professional Experience
  • Building Surveying
  • Building Surveying with International Foundation Year
  • Building Surveying with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Business and Management
  • Business and Management (Accounting)
  • Business and Management (Accounting) with Placement Year
  • Business and Management (Accounting) with Study Year Abroad
  • Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business)
  • Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) with Placement Year
  • Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) with Study Year Abroad
  • Business and Management (Entrepreneurship)
  • Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) with Placement Year
  • Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) with Study Year Abroad
  • Business and Management (Marketing)
  • Business and Management (Marketing) with Placement Year
  • Business and Management (Marketing) with Study Year Abroad
  • Business and Management with Foundation
  • Business and Management with Placement Year
  • Business and Management with Study Year Abroad
  • Business Economics
  • Business Economics with a Placement Year
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research
  • Chemistry with Cosmetic Science
  • Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with a Year in Industry
  • Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year
  • Chemistry with Foundation
  • Children’s Development and Learning
  • Classical Studies
  • Classical Studies and English Literature
  • Classics
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science with Industrial Year
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Management and Surveying
  • Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year
  • Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Construction Management with International Foundation Year
  • Construction Management with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with Foundation Year
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with Placement Year
  • Creative Writing and Film
  • Creative Writing and Film & Theatre
  • Creative Writing and Theatre
  • Criminology
  • Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
  • Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation
  • Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Professional Experience
  • Economics
  • Economics (3 Years)
  • Economics and Finance
  • Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year
  • Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Economics with a Placement Year
  • Economics with a Placement Year (4 Years)
  • Economics with International Foundation Year
  • Economics with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Education Studies
  • English Language and Linguistics
  • English Language and Linguistics with Foundation
  • English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • English Literature and Film
  • English Literature and Film & Theatre
  • English Literature and International Relations
  • English Literature and Politics
  • English Literature and Theatre
  • English Literature with Creative Writing
  • English Literature with Foundation
  • Environmental Management and Sustainability
  • Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation
  • Environmental Management and Sustainability with Placement Year
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Science with International Foundation Year
  • Environmental Science with Professional Experience
  • Ethics, Value and Philosophy
  • Film & Television
  • Film & Theatre
  • Finance
  • Finance (FinTech)
  • Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year
  • Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad
  • Finance (International Business)
  • Finance (International Business) with Placement Year
  • Finance (International Business) with Study Year Abroad
  • Finance (Investments)
  • Finance (Investments) with Placement Year
  • Finance (Investments) with Study Year Abroad
  • Finance (Sustainable Finance)
  • Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year
  • Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad
  • Finance with Foundation
  • Finance with Placement Year
  • Finance with Study Year Abroad
  • Fine Art
  • Fine Art with Integrated Foundation
  • Food Business and Marketing
  • Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year
  • Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Food Business and Marketing with Placement Year
  • Food Science
  • Food Science with Business
  • Food Science with Business with Industrial Training
  • Food Science with Foundation
  • Food Science with Industrial Training
  • Food Science with International Foundation Year
  • Food Technology with Bioprocessing
  • Food Technology with Bioprocessing with Industrial Training
  • French and International Development
  • Geography (Human and Physical)
  • Geography (Human and Physical) with Professional Experience
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geography (Human) with Professional Experience
  • Geography (Physical)
  • Geography (Physical) with Professional Experience
  • Geography and Economics (Regional Science)
  • Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience
  • Graphic Communication
  • History
  • History and Economics
  • History and English Literature
  • History and International Relations
  • History and Philosophy
  • History and Politics
  • International Business and Management
  • International Business and Management with a Modern Language
  • International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Placement Year
  • International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Study Year Abroad
  • International Business and Management with Placement Year
  • International Business and Management with Study Year Abroad
  • International Development
  • International Development with a Placement Year
  • International Relations and Economics
  • International Relations and Economics with Placement Year
  • Investment and Finance in Property
  • Italian and Classical Studies
  • Law
  • Law with International Foundation Year
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Economics
  • Mathematics and Economics with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics and Meteorology
  • Mathematics and Meteorology (4 Years)
  • Mathematics and Meteorology with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics and Meteorology with a Placement Year (5 Years)
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics and Statistics with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics with Computer Science
  • Mathematics with Computer Science with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking
  • Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with International
  • Foundation Year
  • Mathematics with International Foundation Year
  • Mathematics with Placement Year
  • Medical Science
  • Medical Science with Foundation
  • Medical Science with Professional Experience
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year
  • Microbiology
  • Microbiology with Foundation
  • Microbiology with Professional Experience
  • Modern Languages (3 Years)
  • Modern Languages (4 Years)
  • Modern Languages and Business
  • Modern Languages and Economics
  • Modern Languages and English Language
  • Modern Languages and English Literature
  • Modern Languages and History
  • Modern Languages and International Relations
  • Museum and Classical Studies
  • Museum Studies and Archaeology
  • Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year
  • Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Museum Studies and Archaeology with Professional Placement
  • Museum Studies and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad
  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training
  • Nutrition with Food Consumer Sciences
  • Nutrition with Food Consumer Sciences with Professional Training
  • Nutrition with Professional Training
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology with a Year in Industry
  • Pharmacology with Foundation
  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy with Foundation
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Classical Studies
  • Philosophy and English Literature
  • Philosophy and International Relations
  • Philosophy and Politics
  • Philosophy, Business and Ethics
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • Politics and Economics
  • Politics and Economics with a Placement Year
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Politics and International Relations with a Placement Year
  • Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year
  • Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Primary Education (QTS)
  • Primary Education with Art (QTS)
  • Primary Education with English (QTS)
  • Primary Education with Mathematics (QTS)
  • Primary Education with Music (QTS)
  • Psychology
  • Psychology and Language Sciences
  • Psychology and Philosophy
  • Psychology with Foundation
  • Psychology with International Foundation Year
  • Psychology with Neuroscience
  • Psychology with Professional Placement
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year
  • Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year (4 Years)
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate with Foundation
  • Spanish and International Development
  • Speech and Language Therapy (4 Years)
  • Theatre & Performance
  • Urban Planning and Development (Real Estate)
  • War, Peace and International Relations
  • War, Peace and International Relations with a Placement Year
  • Zoology
  • Zoology with Foundation
  • Zoology with Professional Experience
  • Advanced Legal Studies
  • Advanced Legal Studies (12 Months)
  • Agricultural and Food Economics
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture and Development
  • Agriculture, Ecology and Environment
  • Animal Science
  • Applied Economics
  • Applied International Development
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics (12 Months)
  • Applied Meteorology
  • Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management
  • Applied Psychology (Clinical)
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate
  • Behavioural Finance
  • Biomedicine
  • Business Economics
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Chemical Research
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research
  • Children’s Literature
  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Climate Change and Development
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Communication Design: Book Design Pathway
  • Communication Design: Graphic Design Pathway
  • Communication Design: Information Design Pathway
  • Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway
  • Communication for Development
  • Construction Cost Management
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Management and International Development
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Corporate Finance
  • Creative Enterprise: Art Pathway
  • Creative Enterprise: Film Pathway
  • Creative Writing
  • Data Science and Advanced Computing
  • Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments
  • Development Finance
  • Digital Design and Construction
  • Diplomacy
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English Literature
  • Entomology
  • Environmental Management
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Fine Art
  • Food Economics and Marketing
  • Food Science
  • Food Security and Development
  • Food Systems
  • Food Technology – Quality Assurance
  • Formulation Design and Analysis
  • History
  • International Commercial Law
  • International Commercial Law (12 Months)
  • International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management
  • International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management (12 Months)
  • International Commercial Law with International Banking law and Financial Regulation
  • International Commercial Law with International Banking law and Financial Regulation (12 Months)
  • International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance
  • International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance (12 Months)
  • International Law
  • International Law (12 Months)
  • International Relations
  • International Security Studies
  • Investment Management
  • Language Sciences
  • Law
  • Law and Society
  • Legal History
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Meteorology
  • Mathematics and Meteorology with a Placement Year
  • Mathematics with a Placement Year
  • Meteorology and Climate with a Year
  • Methods in Psychology
  • Migration and Intercultural Studies
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Primary Education
  • Primary Education (3-7)
  • Primary with Mathematics (5-11)
  • Primary with Special Educational Needs (5-11)
  • Professional Human Osteoarchaeology
  • Project Management
  • Psychology Conversion
  • Public Policy
  • Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability
  • Secondary (Art and Design)
  • Secondary (Computer Science)
  • Secondary (Design and Technology)
  • Secondary (Drama)
  • Secondary (English)
  • Secondary (Geography)
  • Secondary (History)
  • Secondary (Mathematics)
  • Secondary (Modern Foreign Language – French)
  • Secondary (Modern Foreign Language – German)
  • Secondary (Modern Foreign Language – Spanish)
  • Secondary (Music)
  • Secondary (Physical Education)
  • Secondary (Religious Education)
  • Secondary (Science Physics with Mathematics)
  • Secondary (Science with Biology)
  • Secondary (Science: Chemistry)
  • Secondary (Science: Physics)
  • Species Identification and Survey Skills
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Sustainable Food Quality for Health
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (12 Months)
  • Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research
  • Placement)
  • Thesis
  • Thesis (12 Months)
  • Typeface Design
  • Typography and Graphic Communication

Note : The courses and specialization listed above are as of 2023

General Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for University of Reading vary per course, region within the UK and for international students.

See University of Reading’s website for more information on admission requirements.

Scholarship Availability

To see a complete list of the scholarships and funding opportunities offered by the University of Reading, see their undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships pages.

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Who We Are?


Have you ever wondered what you might excel at exceeding your expectation and others? We, unfortunately, young or old, could potentially misjudge and mis-assess our own strengths and weaknesses.

When we misjudge ourselves or lack self-awareness, our unique qualities as individuals are ignored. In turn, the chance to become successful may slip out of our reach. We at 1st Guru, are a group of thriving young professionals, who have not only succeeded academically but currently thrive in our selected careers. 

With an understanding of at least two cultures and very different people we met on our journey, we have not only built upon everything we have learned but also everyday scenarios. We have always strived to build important friendships, work connections and personal relationships to make our process personalised.

We want to share with you the wisdom we have gained along this journey, helping you to make the right decisions and impressions when you try to embark on your studies at your ideal university.

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Our Mission


Our mission is to help you turn your university and career dreams into reality. Our approach to achieving this is to focus on your long-term career goals and capabilities from the very start.

Our process also helps to identify your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities so that we can build a comprehensive strategy to get you into your ideal university.

We want to help you make the right decision to set you on the path of success towards your ideal career.

Together, we’ll identify what matters to you most in your future and help you reach where you belong!

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Our Story


Most of our advisors are from outside the UK with English as our second language, though despite this, we have studied at top-ranked UK universities and are currently fulfilling challenging positions within both UK and US industry-leading companies.

The journey from where we were before to where we are now has not been a straight path. Through our differences in culture, background and race, we have learned that we have one thing in common: passion for what we do professionally.

Being passionate about what we do is the simplest, most important element of our character.

It is this passion that drives us to help you pursue and secure your place in the area of study and work that you are most interested in. Using our unique experiences and perspectives, we can provide an insider advantage so that you can stay ahead and lead on your selected path.

We hope to help you with one of the most profound life decisions you are about to make, which will ripple through your adulthood.
With various offices across the world, we guarantee the same energetic vibe and stand united in our shared goal to empower 1st Guru students to be the best that they can possibly be.

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Admission Process 1


Let us know about you! By filling out the free consultation form, we can learn more about you, your goals and interests.

Please provide as much information as you can as this will guide us towards identifying the best opportunities and tests for you.

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Admission Process 2


Note down the application deadlines for your universities and courses as well as the entry requirements. These may include academic qualifications, language proficiency (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL scores), and prerequisites for certain subjects. Make sure to review these requirements carefully before applying. 

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Admission Process 3


Prepare your application as your application will typically include the following components:

  • Personal details: Your full name, contact information, and nationality.
  • Education history: Details of your previous education, including transcripts and exam results.
  • Personal statement: A written statement that outlines your motivation for studying the chosen course, your career goals, and why you're a suitable candidate.
  • References: Letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, or employers who can attest to your academic and personal qualities.
  • Proof of English proficiency: If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of your language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL scores.

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Admission Process 4


Register in the UCAS Hub and complete the registration questions, confirming key details such as the year you want to start your studies (and that you are interested in ‘Undergraduate’ level of study).

In the UCAS Hub dashboard, you’ll see a title called Your application’ which is where you can begin your application. There is substantial information required here so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to take breaks and come back to it, to get everything right. 

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Admission Process 5


Review your application thoroughly and then submit it. Before it can be sent off to any universities/colleges, you’ll need to get a reference and pay your application fee. You will need to find a suitable referee, whether a teacher or an employer. We will advise you on this. The application fee is unfortunately not refundable. 

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Admission Process 6


Once you've submitted your application, you'll need to wait for the universities to review it and make their decisions. If you're successful, you'll receive a conditional or unconditional offer. You'll need to accept an offer within the specified deadline to secure your place. 

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Admission Process 7


As an international student, you'll need to apply for a UK student visa (Student Visa, previously Tier 4 (General)). This process involves providing proof of your acceptance at a UK university, evidence of your financial support, and other relevant documentation. 

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Admission Process 8


Once you've received your visa, it's time to arrange accommodation and prepare for your move to the UK. Research housing options, book your travel, and familiarise yourself with the local customs, culture, lifestyle and living costs. 

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Step 1: Getting To Know You


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Step 2: Assessing Your Aptitude


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Step 3: Meeting Your Advisor


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Step 4: Selecting & Applying


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Step 5: Preparing for Your Interviews


As a crucial step in the process, we'll collaborate to guarantee you hear back from at least one university for an interview.

Together, we'll thoroughly analyse your application, supplying you with pertinent interview questions. Our numerous mock interviews will considerably boost your chances of acceptance, enabling you to present yourself as the ideal candidate.

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Step 6: Offer Received


Well done! You can now relax and wait to hear back from the universities you’ve applied to.

Most of 1st Guru’s students receive more than two offers from their application!

You’ll be pleased to know that our stress-free university consulting has a 97% success rate!

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