University of Reading Applicant Thread 2026

Hi everyone, this seems like a great way to connect with other prospective students at UoR! This is more of YOUR thread but if you have any questions feel free to reply and an ambassador will get in touch. You can follow us here on TSR if you are interested in Reading Uni but you don't have to and can always just search Uni Of Reading to find our latest uploads. We hope you enjoy connecting with other prospective students and thank you to the amazing TSR team for setting this up. 🙂
Kind Regards,
Sid
my working day is: Thursdays

Hey everyone!
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Reading yet?
Good luck everyone

I’m applying for collages rn not unis but I’ll forever be sad that I can’t apply for UoR because they don’t offer the course I wanna do (that I picked my GCSEs and A levels based on so no way I’m changing lol) anyways get reading to do a media course!!

Hello! YR13 studying psychology sociology and media srudies im predicted A*AA and I have my eyes on the Primary education course super interested in that! I haven't attended any open days unfortunately there is one coming up 8th november but im not available so I want to know if there is any others coming up soon and im abit worried ad I will have to commute from London to reading but it seems like a great university I've heard good things from it and hope to be accepted and they have good scholarship opportunities im also hoping to get

Hi there @shay.abd
It is great to hear that you are interested in studying Primary Education at Reading! 🙂
Don't worry if you can't make the November open day! There are more opportunities to visit such as the offer-holder days next year once applications are submitted. These also give you a great chance to meet lecturers, explore the campus and see the education facilities!
Commuting from London is also very doable! Reading does have excellent train links and many students commute. It is around 25 minutes to Paddington so is manageable! 🙂
You can also take a virtual campus tour to see what you think! This can be found here!
Best of luck and do let us know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Millie 🙂
BSc International Development

Hii! Thank you so much x I have a few questions about my chances with my personal statement as it leans more towards primary education however I want to also apply to the speech and language therapy course at the uni as it appeals me. I meet and above the grade requirements but I'm worried that due to my personal statement it will limit me. Do you have any answer or do you know anyone I could talk to x

Hi there,
Don’t worry about this at all!
With the new UCAS personal statement format, you’ll answer three main questions and this structure actually gives you the flexibility to link both interests together. Here are some top tips going through the questions you'll be asked:
Question 1: Why do you want to study this course or subject?
Focus on the underlying skills and motivations that connect both primary education and speech and language therapy and why you are choosing this for your subject / future career (what are your interests and ambitions in this sector?) for example, your passion for helping children communicate, supporting learning, or understanding child development.
Question 2: How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
Talk about how your studies have given you relevant knowledge and transferable skills. For example:
Try to make links between what you’ve learned and how that knowledge prepares you for both primary education and speech and language therapy.
Question 3: What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
This could include work experience, volunteering, reading, short courses, insight days, or independent research. Mention anything that demonstrates your commitment to working with children or supporting development and communication.
Meeting your grade requirements in the hardest step, so well done for this, even this demonstrates your commitment, understanding and capability before your personal statement is read!
The key is to show a consistent interest in helping others learn and communicate, that way, your statement/ question answers feels cohesive even if you’re applying to slightly different courses but be rest assured they both link well - its very common for students to apply for similar subjects - so you are not alone and universities totally understand, ill attach a helpful link to the UCAS information here, but if you need any more help don't hesitate to reply to this thread.
Kind Regards,
Sid
my working day is: thursday

Hii! Thank you so much. I was wondering if University Of Reading for the Msci course accept separate personal statements like through email or something as i am worried as majority of my personal statement is based off on development and education and I don't want to single out speech and language therapy, would I be at a large disadvantage. I meet the academic requirements of the course.