Overview

We realise that the situation around the world is changing all the time. If for whatever reason you cannot start your programme as planned, your place will be deferred to the next available start date. Provision will be made to continue and complete the programme online if required to ensure you will be able to compete your programme successfully and progress as planned to your university degree.

If you successfully complete the Communication Design - Typeface Design - Pre-Master's Programme from University of Reading to the required level of attainment in all academic areas and achieve the required English language score, you will have the opportunity to automatically progress onto a place on a suitable programme of postgraduate study

How long will I study for?

The duration of the programme is three terms, with each term consisting of seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week, and an assessment week. The weekly hours of study varies by term with students on average studying around 18-23 (and up to 25) hours per week.

English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Programme Structure

The Art & Design pathway includes English and three academic subject modules:

Contextual Studies

Analysis and Practice

Postgraduate Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design Digital Media View 414 other preparation in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

From 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21600 GBP / full

≈ 21600 GBP / full

Additional Details

Tuition fees may vary between £21,600 and £27,230 depending on the chosen duration.

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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