University of Reading
Typography and Graphic Communication by Research MA (Res)
University of Reading

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 12 Months

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Study key areas in typography and build a foundation in critical reading and research methods with this research-intensive programme. Our flexible structure means you can tailor the programme to your personal interests, and you’ll have opportunities to work with our world-class collections and archives.<MS&&>

For more information, please visit the programme page: <MW&&>https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/typography-and-graphic-communication-pg/ma-by-research-typography-and-graphic-communication</MW&&> </MS&&>

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Typography and Graphic Communication by Research, MA (Res), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Typography and Graphic Communication by Research MA (Res)

Channel Islands £9250
Ireland £9250
EU £18650
England UK £9250
Northern Ireland £9250
Scotland £9250
Wales £9250
International £18650
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

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About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

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Student composition of University of Reading

Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Graphic Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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