Postgraduate study in Reading
The University of Reading is one of the UK's top research universities and excels in a variety of subjects at postgraduate level, including pharmacy, law and agriculture. It ranks second in the country for both archaeology and art and design, and takes fourth place in the UK for postgraduate philosophy. Thames Valley University also has a campus in Reading which offers postgraduate study in art and design and media studies, and is known for its world-leading research in nursing and midwifery.
Finding a job after postgraduate study in Reading
Reading is known as one of the largest business centres in the south of England and is home to the regional headquarters of many multinational corporations. For instance, global companies such as Fujitsu and the BG group offer graduate schemes in their Reading offices. It is particularly famous for its technological industries, which are a draw for graduates of engineering, IT and finance disciplines.
The retail industry in Reading is one of the most significant in the south east, attracting large numbers of graduates. Another popular career destination is accounting and finance, with potential graduate positions in both Ross Brooke and HW Chartered Accountants.
