University of Reading Applicants 2025
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Hello, I want to ask when applying for your accounting and finance undergraduate course will we have to go through any interviews during the application process?
Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I want to ask when applying for your accounting and finance undergraduate course will we have to go through any interviews during the application process?
Good evening @anonymous,
It's great to hear you are thinking of applying to the University of Reading.
I do not think you require an interview for this course, and I know this course is currently in clearing.
However, I am not 100% sure, so I highly recommend you use the "ask a question" tool that we have at the University of Reading. The team will be able to contact the right person for you and get back to you with a deffinte answer.
Here is the link for the ask a question form:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/uor-forms/crm/question
I hope this helps, and you are able to get the answer you need.
If you have any more questions, please let us know.
All the best
Ella
Bsc Ecology
Original post by UniofReading
Good evening @anonymous,
It's great to hear you are thinking of applying to the University of Reading.
I do not think you require an interview for this course, and I know this course is currently in clearing.
However, I am not 100% sure, so I highly recommend you use the "ask a question" tool that we have at the University of Reading. The team will be able to contact the right person for you and get back to you with a deffinte answer.
Here is the link for the ask a question form:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/uor-forms/crm/question
I hope this helps, and you are able to get the answer you need.
If you have any more questions, please let us know.
All the best
Ella
Bsc Ecology
It's great to hear you are thinking of applying to the University of Reading.
I do not think you require an interview for this course, and I know this course is currently in clearing.
However, I am not 100% sure, so I highly recommend you use the "ask a question" tool that we have at the University of Reading. The team will be able to contact the right person for you and get back to you with a deffinte answer.
Here is the link for the ask a question form:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/uor-forms/crm/question
I hope this helps, and you are able to get the answer you need.
If you have any more questions, please let us know.
All the best
Ella
Bsc Ecology
Thank you!
Hi, I am going to be applying for Primary Education with music.
When are the interviews normally held?
When are the interviews normally held?
Original post by amy.webster
Hi, I am going to be applying for Primary Education with music.
When are the interviews normally held?
When are the interviews normally held?
Good afternoon @amy.webster ,
It's great to hear you are applying to the University of Reading!
Interviews will be held after applications have been received and offers have been sent out, so these could take place anytime after January; the interview times vary between years, so I cannot give you a definite date.
Alternatively, if you need a more accurate date, you can contact the admissions office +44 (0) 118 378 8372, or you can submit an enquiry.
There are many types of interviews conducted at the university, and the different types can be read about here. For example, some interviews are in person, and some are online.
Also, it's a great idea to prepare for the interview, and the University of Reading has a great preparation webpage, which can be found here.
I hope these links will help, and if you have any more questions, please let us know.
All the best,
Ella 😀
BSc Ecology
Original post by UniofReading
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can you shed some light on Clever Cuisine, is it worth having, do most 1st year students take it, is the food nice& varied, can you pay monthly/weekly or cancel part way through term ?
Original post by Anonymous
can you shed some light on Clever Cuisine, is it worth having, do most 1st year students take it, is the food nice& varied, can you pay monthly/weekly or cancel part way through term ?
Good morning,
The clever cuisine plans are a great way to settle into university. Many students use the plans throughout their entire time at university. The meal plans are options that help relieve the stress of cooking and shopping while trying to study. Many of my friends have opted for meal plans as they find that they are too tired to cook by the end of a busy day of studying. Cooking for one person is quite tricky as portion sizes are usually for 2 - 4 people. So, the meal plan works out cheaper for some students in the long term. There are different levels of the meal plan. The most common is the gold meal plan, as you get enough meals throughout the week to pick and choose when you want to eat, but it isn't three meals every day, as some students like to have a lie-in on the days they haven't gotten any lectures, so you might end up missing breakfast.
Payments are usually monthly. The meal plans run in term time or semester time, so you won't be charged for the holidays. The frequently asked questions should help explain the payments better, as I am not 100% sure about the payment process. It says you can adjust your meal plan after purchasing and swap your plans.
There are great catered accommodations. It is a great option if you want to purchase a meal plan, as the meal plan is included in your bills; most of the catered accommodations have small kitchens, but they are still suitable for making the basics, such as cereal and toast. The kitchens are smaller as most students will not be eating at their accommodation, as the meal plans provide unlimited buffet-style meals. I have written a comprehensive blog post about the different types of catered accommodation and meal plans; you can access this here.
The food is really good at the catered places; I have eaten there many times before. My favourite is the Park Eat, as they have a pizza oven where they can make fresh homemade pizza, and this is yummy. All of the eating places have a range of meals to choose from every day, and the choices change daily. For example, there might be lasagne, pasta, and curry in one day, and then there is always a selection of sides such as the salad bar, bread, and different vegetables, as well as sides like chips, mashed potatoes, etc. The different locations you can choose from to use the meal plans can be seen here: Park eat and bar, Eat at the Square, St Patricks, Wantage hall, and The Dairy. These are all lovely places, and each has its own characteristics. For example, the Dairy has live music on Mondays, and the Park Eat has a bar beside it.
I hope this answers your questions and that the information provided allows you to decide whether the meal plan is right for you. To clarify, when I refer to meal plans, this is the same as the clever cuisine, as they are the same thing.
Please let us know if you have any questions; we will be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
Bsc Ecology
(edited 4 months ago)
Original post by UniofReading
Good morning,
The clever cuisine plans are a great way to settle into university. Many students use the plans throughout their entire time at university. The meal plans are options that help relieve the stress of cooking and shopping while trying to study. Many of my friends have opted for meal plans as they find that they are too tired to cook by the end of a busy day of studying. Cooking for one person is quite tricky as portion sizes are usually for 2 - 4 people. So, the meal plan works out cheaper for some students in the long term. There are different levels of the meal plan. The most common is the gold meal plan, as you get enough meals throughout the week to pick and choose when you want to eat, but it isn't three meals every day, as some students like to have a lie-in on the days they haven't gotten any lectures, so you might end up missing breakfast.
Payments are usually monthly. The meal plans run in term time or semester time, so you won't be charged for the holidays. The frequently asked questions should help explain the payments better, as I am not 100% sure about the payment process. It says you can adjust your meal plan after purchasing and swap your plans.
There are great catered accommodations. It is a great option if you want to purchase a meal plan, as the meal plan is included in your bills; most of the catered accommodations have small kitchens, but they are still suitable for making the basics, such as cereal and toast. The kitchens are smaller as most students will not be eating at their accommodation, as the meal plans provide unlimited buffet-style meals. I have written a comprehensive blog post about the different types of catered accommodation and meal plans; you can access this here.
The food is really good at the catered places; I have eaten there many times before. My favourite is the Park Eat, as they have a pizza oven where they can make fresh homemade pizza, and this is yummy. All of the eating places have a range of meals to choose from every day, and the choices change daily. For example, there might be lasagne, pasta, and curry in one day, and then there is always a selection of sides such as the salad bar, bread, and different vegetables, as well as sides like chips, mashed potatoes, etc. The different locations you can choose from to use the meal plans can be seen here: Park eat and bar, Eat at the Square, St Patricks, Wantage hall, and The Dairy. These are all lovely places, and each has its own characteristics. For example, the Dairy has live music on Mondays, and the Park Eat has a bar beside it.
I hope this answers your questions and that the information provided allows you to decide whether the meal plan is right for you. To clarify, when I refer to meal plans, this is the same as the clever cuisine, as they are the same thing.
Please let us know if you have any questions; we will be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
Bsc Ecology
The clever cuisine plans are a great way to settle into university. Many students use the plans throughout their entire time at university. The meal plans are options that help relieve the stress of cooking and shopping while trying to study. Many of my friends have opted for meal plans as they find that they are too tired to cook by the end of a busy day of studying. Cooking for one person is quite tricky as portion sizes are usually for 2 - 4 people. So, the meal plan works out cheaper for some students in the long term. There are different levels of the meal plan. The most common is the gold meal plan, as you get enough meals throughout the week to pick and choose when you want to eat, but it isn't three meals every day, as some students like to have a lie-in on the days they haven't gotten any lectures, so you might end up missing breakfast.
Payments are usually monthly. The meal plans run in term time or semester time, so you won't be charged for the holidays. The frequently asked questions should help explain the payments better, as I am not 100% sure about the payment process. It says you can adjust your meal plan after purchasing and swap your plans.
There are great catered accommodations. It is a great option if you want to purchase a meal plan, as the meal plan is included in your bills; most of the catered accommodations have small kitchens, but they are still suitable for making the basics, such as cereal and toast. The kitchens are smaller as most students will not be eating at their accommodation, as the meal plans provide unlimited buffet-style meals. I have written a comprehensive blog post about the different types of catered accommodation and meal plans; you can access this here.
The food is really good at the catered places; I have eaten there many times before. My favourite is the Park Eat, as they have a pizza oven where they can make fresh homemade pizza, and this is yummy. All of the eating places have a range of meals to choose from every day, and the choices change daily. For example, there might be lasagne, pasta, and curry in one day, and then there is always a selection of sides such as the salad bar, bread, and different vegetables, as well as sides like chips, mashed potatoes, etc. The different locations you can choose from to use the meal plans can be seen here: Park eat and bar, Eat at the Square, St Patricks, Wantage hall, and The Dairy. These are all lovely places, and each has its own characteristics. For example, the Dairy has live music on Mondays, and the Park Eat has a bar beside it.
I hope this answers your questions and that the information provided allows you to decide whether the meal plan is right for you. To clarify, when I refer to meal plans, this is the same as the clever cuisine, as they are the same thing.
Please let us know if you have any questions; we will be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
Bsc Ecology
thanks so much for the info. Follow-on question, do you need to use clever cuisine in eat at Park eats, Eat at the Square, or can you just pay with cash (or credits on the uni card) ?
Original post by UniofReading
Hey everyone,
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Hello, I'd like to ask how many optional modules do you pick per year in a course? Does it depend on the course, or is it completely down to you how many you want to do?
Hi I’ve booked a campus tour soon. Is there accommodation to view on this?
Original post by alexbiz
I think my reply got lost, so again.
Many thanks for the response, really helpful. Do I have to take clever cuisine to be able to eat at Eat at the Square or Park Eats, or cash I just pay with credit/cash?
Many thanks for the response, really helpful. Do I have to take clever cuisine to be able to eat at Eat at the Square or Park Eats, or cash I just pay with credit/cash?
Hi @alexbiz
I hope that you're doing well, and thank you for your question!
Most of the food outlets on campus, including Eat at the Square and Park Eats, are open to those without the Clever Cuisine Package. Wantage dining hall is the only exception as this is for residents only.
This means anyone can go into these food outlets and buy a meal there with cash or card. However, it should be noted that it works out more expensive to do this, as the Clever Cuisine package means each individual meal is cheaper than if it was purchased normally.
I hope this helps!
Hattie😊
4MSci Speech and Language Therapy
(edited 4 months ago)
Original post by Summer_Academiq
Hello, I'd like to ask how many optional modules do you pick per year in a course? Does it depend on the course, or is it completely down to you how many you want to do?
Hi @Summer_Academiq ,
The number of optional modules you can pick per year at the University of Reading depends on your course. Generally speaking (and from my experience), courses tend to have a mix of compulsory and optional modules. 🙂
Most courses have compulsory modules you take, which are designed to give you knowledge and skills for your degree programme. You then may have a set number of optional credits to choose from each year. For example, my course is BSc International Development and this year, I was able to pick 60 credits of optional modules (20 credits each). Some courses may have more or less flexibility with the amount of credits you can use on optional modules! Usually, you will have 120 credits for the whole year.
If your course has optional modules available for you to pick, your department will provide a list of modules that you can choose from based on your interests and career goals!
If you are interested in a specific course, I would recommend checking on our University of Reading website. Once you have selected the course you're interested in on the website, if you click 'Structure' it will highlight the compulsory modules for that course, and any optional modules available. It is worth noting that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to students who wish to take them, and modules may be subject to change.
I hope this helps! Do let me know if you have any more questions, I am more than happy to assist!
Millie 🙂
BSc International Development
Original post by Anonymous
Hi I’ve booked a campus tour soon. Is there accommodation to view on this?
Hi there,
It is great to hear that you have booked a campus tour here at Reading, I hope you love it as much as we do! The tours will last around 75-90 minutes and will be led by one of the student ambassadors at Reading. The campus tour is not an open day, so you won't have access to academic departments or meetings with lectures. This also means accommodation tours aren't available for the general campus tour.
If you are interested in viewing our accommodation, you may want to look into a virtual tour which can be found here. This tool allows you to view en-suite rooms, rooms with shared bathrooms, studios and houses and exterior/communal areas!
If you have any specific questions, you may want to contact our very friendly student accommodation office between Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. You can get in touch via phone on 01182005011 or drop them an email on [email protected] 🙂
You can also find this information here!
I hope that this information has helped, and do let me know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Millie 🙂
BSc International Development
Original post by UniofReading
Hey everyone,
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Hii, what is the structure for the pharmacy interview and possible questions that could be asked ??
Original post by UniofReading
Hi there,
It is great to hear that you have booked a campus tour here at Reading, I hope you love it as much as we do! The tours will last around 75-90 minutes and will be led by one of the student ambassadors at Reading. The campus tour is not an open day, so you won't have access to academic departments or meetings with lectures. This also means accommodation tours aren't available for the general campus tour.
If you are interested in viewing our accommodation, you may want to look into a virtual tour which can be found here. This tool allows you to view en-suite rooms, rooms with shared bathrooms, studios and houses and exterior/communal areas!
If you have any specific questions, you may want to contact our very friendly student accommodation office between Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. You can get in touch via phone on 01182005011 or drop them an email on [email protected] 🙂
You can also find this information here!
I hope that this information has helped, and do let me know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Millie 🙂
BSc International Development
It is great to hear that you have booked a campus tour here at Reading, I hope you love it as much as we do! The tours will last around 75-90 minutes and will be led by one of the student ambassadors at Reading. The campus tour is not an open day, so you won't have access to academic departments or meetings with lectures. This also means accommodation tours aren't available for the general campus tour.
If you are interested in viewing our accommodation, you may want to look into a virtual tour which can be found here. This tool allows you to view en-suite rooms, rooms with shared bathrooms, studios and houses and exterior/communal areas!
If you have any specific questions, you may want to contact our very friendly student accommodation office between Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. You can get in touch via phone on 01182005011 or drop them an email on [email protected] 🙂
You can also find this information here!
I hope that this information has helped, and do let me know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Millie 🙂
BSc International Development
Thanks for your reply. The link for the accommodation virtual tour is very helpful!
Original post by UniofReading
Hey everyone,
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Welcome to our 2025 Applicants thread! Use this chat to ask us any questions you have about the course, chat with other students thinking about the University of Reading and stay up to date with what's going on! We'll be checking in to make sure all your questions are answered.
Kat
MA Diplomacy Student
Hi, I'm considering to apply to Reading for bsc economics for the 25/6 cycle. My question is that why isn't bsc Economics part of the Henley business school? Most other UK unis have their economics course in their respective business schools, i know Reading has the bsc econ and finance course in Henley but why not bsc economics as well?
Original post by shr.123
Hii, what is the structure for the pharmacy interview and possible questions that could be asked ??
Hello @shr.123 ,
It's great to hear you are considering studying at the University of Reading for pharmacy!
Pharmacy interviews vary between sessions. However, I can provide some information about general interviews at the University of Reading and signpost due to the best place to be up to get the most tailored answers to your questions.
At the University of Reading, a lot of the courses have interviews, and there are different types of interviews which you could have. Different types of interviews include face-to-face and online, phone, portfolio, and postgraduate study interviews. More information on the different types of interviews is here.
When preparing for the interview, it's great to look at the key tips recommended by the university, which can be found here. You can look at some of the outline questions that may be asked by using the Interview Questions information page to practice. However, these questions are not the exact questions you may have in your interview, but they are great at helping you practice and provide an overview of what you may be asked.
Also, here you can find a blog about how to ace your interviews by a University of Reading student, Jessica, who is currently studying MSc speech and language therapy. This blog may give you tips on what to expect and how to do well in your interview.
Alternatively, to gain more information about your interview type and prepare for the interview, you can submit a form to the Ask a Question webpage. The dedicated staff team always aims to help answer questions students and prospective students may have.
Additionally, the University of Reading has a unibuddy scheme, which allows prospective students to talk to current students of the University. There is a 3rd-year pharmacy student called Fiyinfoluwa, and she may be able to answer any questions you have about the pharmacy degree at the University of Reading; you can chat with Fiyinfoluwa here.
I wish you the best of luck in your interview, and I hope I have answered your question. If you have any more questions, please get in touch. I would be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
BSc ecology
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm considering to apply to Reading for bsc economics for the 25/6 cycle. My question is that why isn't bsc Economics part of the Henley business school? Most other UK unis have their economics course in their respective business schools, i know Reading has the bsc econ and finance course in Henley but why not bsc economics as well?
Hello,
It's great to hear you are thinking of applying to the University of Reading.
I believe that the Economics undergraduate degree isn't in the Henly Business School because it is more mathematical rather than business-based. However, this is just my personal opinion, and you can find a complete answer from the Ask a Question webpage. The dedicated staff team always aims to help answer questions students and prospective students may have.
Alternatively, you can talk to Owain, a 3rd year BSc in Mathematics and Economics with a Placement Year, who is one of the unibuddy ambassadors for the university. You can speak to Owain via this link, and he will be able to advise you on any degree-related questions you may have and tell you about the economic modules he has done.
If you have any more questions, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
Bsc Ecology.
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