Official University of Reading 2024 Applicants Thread

Hi there,

Welcome to the official University of Reading Applicant Thread for 2024! Here, you have the opportunity to meet and chat with fellow applicants and ask any questions you want regarding applying to University of Reading.

Below are some icebreaker questions to help you get started:

“What course are you applying for?”
“Will you be attending any Open Days?”
“How are you feeling about starting University?”

Get involved in more conversations by visiting our directory here and join in with the Yr 13 Chat thread here.

Good luck and happy posting!

Hey!
I'm Lara, I'm applying for classics at UCL, KCL, Royal Holloway and Reading! Reading is the one of the best unis in the country with classics and museum studies and although I'm a London girl, I would also love a campus with green spaces. Im currently studying classics, history and drama predicted A*AA. I play lacrosse and i love debating and musical theatre!

Hi,
I've applied to University of Reading for the course Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS).

Hi! I’ve applied for consumer behaviour and marketing with a placement year at Reading. My other choices are Hull, Essex, Southampton and Staffordshire. I love Reading’s campus and the town itself, I’m from a pretty underwhelming area so seeing it all in person was quite a shock lol! I’m an bit anxious with it being so far from home but I have friends in the area so I think I’ll be fine.
I’m currently predicted an A* in photography and a D*D in graphic design.

Hi, I've applied for Modern Languages, and very grateful to have already received an offer! Although I have never been to Reading, I've heard very positive things the university! My only question is what things there are to do in the city, ie museums, theatre, etc? I was also wondering if anyone knows how easy it is to get a part time job whilst at Reading?

i just received an offer from reading for biomed and a year in industry!!

Hypothetically speaking, if I get an offer at Reading and I firm my place with a course that reduces the offer, what happens if I have also completed an epq and I get a high grade in it (again for a course that considers an epq) is that a reduction by one or two grades?

Hi everyone

We thought we'd kick things off with a new thread for people applying or thinking of applying for 2024 entry! Here, you can meet other applicants, chat during the whole application process, and ask our lovely reps any questions you may have.

Icebreaker questions

What course are you applying for/thinking of applying for?
What universities are you thinking of applying to?
Why Reading?
What are you currently studying and what are your predicted grades?
What extracurriculars are you involved with?
(Share as much detail as you're comfortable with!)

Lottie
GRTUK and Reading Alumna (History)

Hi. I want to apply to a course that is AAB entry. However, my predicted grades are ABB. I have got an epq at A however this is exempt from the course entry requirements. Do you think I should still apply and have a chance?

Hi @Wasiur115,
May I ask what course it is that you're interested in? I think it sounds like you have a strong application - here at Reading we look at our applications from a more holistic perspective (i.e. looking at your personal statement and extracurriculars too), and often give out contextual offers so you definitely have potential, but it depends on the course you're applying to! I think your best course of action is to contact our admissions team to talk to them about it in more detail and get more specific advice - you can contact them via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +44 (0) 118 378 8372 and if you let me know your course I can give you some advice tailored to that!
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student

Hi everyone,
Im Charlotte, I’m going to apply for primary teaching with English (QTS). At the minute im still weighing up other unis, but im planning on Cardiff Met, York St John, UWE, BCU, then I’ve got one spare space haha. Im wanting to apply to Reading as its the only uni with a primary teaching course that specialises in English, and I’ve always found reading and writing super interesting, so I really want to have a focus in it. I also absolutely love the campus (teaching is on a smaller, old fashioned campus which is beaut), and the unis focus on sustainability. Im currently studying English Language, History and Drama and im predicted ABB. At the moment I’m cutting down on extra curriculars, since I did far too many in year 12 😂. I’ve volunteered at a Brownies unit for a few years, helped with my schools musical, taught year 9 drama classes, taken part in debate soc and my schools like school council (it’s got a diff name). In terms of hobbies I like reading, knitting, sewing and watching musicals/ plays. A fun fact about me is that I’ve got pet rats, they’re my favourite animals ever.

Hi everyone

We thought we'd kick things off with a new thread for people applying or thinking of applying for 2024 entry! Here, you can meet other applicants, chat during the whole application process, and ask our lovely reps any questions you may have.

Icebreaker questions

What course are you applying for/thinking of applying for?
What universities are you thinking of applying to?
Why Reading?
What are you currently studying and what are your predicted grades?
What extracurriculars are you involved with?
(Share as much detail as you're comfortable with!)

Lottie
GRTUK and Reading Alumna (History)

i’ve applied and received a contextual offer for geography and economics does the firm choice scheme apply to me?

So I have ABB with A in epq. I have work experience with PWC and also extenuating circumstances with teacher absence. I am applying to the NN41 PWC accounting n finance. But that is AAB so do you think I should apply?