UK Distance Learning University Degree Courses

The University of Reading:
The University of Reading is one of the top 20 most research-intensive universities in the UK, a major contributor to the knowledge economy, and internationally recognised for the excellence of its teaching on a broad range Arts, Humanities and Sciences programmes. The University offers taught degree programmes in more than 60 subjects, and in excess of 250 part-time adult education (public) courses. For those who are unable to study with us on the usual 'residential' basis, we offer a small number of undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree programmes by distance learning with part-time study options available.

 BSc Building Surveying, BSc Construction Management, BSc Estate Management, BSc Property Management, BSc Quantity Surveying.

Postgraduate Degree Programmes:
PGDip/MA Careers Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education, MBA Construction and Real Estate, MSc International Securities, Investment and Banking, PGDip Music Teaching in Professional Practice, MA Music Teaching in Professional Practice, Certificate English Language Teaching, Diploma English Language Teaching, MA English Language Teaching

We are proud of our long and fascinating history at the University of Reading. Our tradition of academic excellence dates back to the late nineteenth century and owes much to the vision and generosity of several notable individuals.

Our origins lie in the Schools of Art and Science established in Reading in 1860 and 1870. These became part of an extension college opened in 1892 by Christ Church, Oxford. The college thrived, receiving its first treasury grant in 1901. Three years later the local Palmer family, of the famous biscuit manufacturer Huntley & Palmers, donated our London Road site. Their continued support helped to fund expansion, including the opening of Wantage Hall in 1908 and The Research Institute in Dairying in 1912. We received a Royal Charter in 1926, the only university to do so between the two world wars. At the same time, Dr William M Childs became the University’s first Vice-Chancellor.

Mission Statement:
We are one of the United Kingdom's leading research intensive universities, a major contributor to the knowledge economy, and internationally recognised for our excellence in teaching.

Our mission is to educate talented people well, to conduct outstanding research, and to promote the responsible application of new knowledge.

We will achieve our vision by committing the maximum possible resources to support areas of established academic strength, of emerging excellence, and of comparative advantage. We seek to provide our staff and students with whatever they need in order to attain the highest standards of scholarship.