<ul><li>Taught by top scholars in the field, the MA Applied Linguistics by Reading is designed for students wishing to develop a career in the language-related industries including publishing, media, teaching, and translation
 </li><li>This outstanding course connects theory with practice in real-world settings and offers flexibility and variety through a wide choice of optional modules to suit individual needs and academic interests
 </li><li>The curriculum offers study modules such as Second Language Learning Principles, Sociolinguistics, Approaches to Discourse Analysis, English in the World, and Language &amp; Migration
 </li><li>Students have access to the intensive specialist areas of research including discourse analysis, professional communication, sociolinguistics, phonetics and phonology, corpus linguistics, testing and assessment, second language acquisition, intercultural communication, multilingualism, language teaching and creativity, language curriculum design, EFL teacher training, child language development, language and migration, and world English
 </li><li>Graduates of this program find employment in various sectors such as university research, teaching and leadership, testing and assessment, publishing and marketing, public relations, and translation and interpreting
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<ul><li>A demanding Reading program, the MA Creative Writing helps students develop their writing by providing them with expert guidance and support from published authors
 </li><li>Students work on a writing project of their devising, which they develop through a combination of individual supervision and group workshops
 </li><li>The core study modules include Project Development, Materiality and Textuality, and Creative Writing Dissertation
 </li><li>In the Spring term, students have the opportunity to explore career and placement options through the optional modules of their choice
 </li><li>Graduates of this program find employment in various public and private sectors such as journalism, publishing, marketing and PR, teaching, and civil service
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<ul><li>A contemporary Reading program, the BA Film &amp; Television blends practical work with the theoretical study of film from the late nineteenth century to the modern-day, including world cinema, avant-garde, and experimental filmmaking
 </li><li>Students build up a strong foundational knowledge of, and appreciation for, how stories and images work by watching, interpreting, and debating a wide range of film and television, including documentary, Soviet cinema, and the work of Alfred Hitchcock
 </li><li>The curriculum offers exciting study modules such as TV Studio Production, Approaches to Film, Approaches to Television, Screen Production Roles, Creative Screen Practice, Film Forms and Cultures, and Advanced Filmmaking Project, or Creative Research Project
 </li><li>Students have access to Minghella Studios, a purpose-built study environment that reflects the way of thinking about and teaching film, theatre, and television
 </li><li>After graduation, students find employment in various sectors such as commercial marketing and media, advertising, journalism, and teaching and play professional roles including theatre directors, actors, playwrights, film producers and directors, visual FX experts, cinematographers, television producers, and critics
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<ul><li>A dynamic program, Reading’s MA Fine Art helps students develop creative inquisitiveness and be prepared for the professional art world or further research at the doctoral level
 </li><li>Through this course, students have the opportunity to engage with the exhibition and curatorial initiatives, theoretical texts, and publication projects
 </li><li>The curriculum comprises modules that allow students to develop their technical and critical skills with practice-based work including Studio Practice, Art, Power, Politics, Mapping the Art World, and Dissertation
 </li><li>Students have the opportunity to attend external exhibitions, symposiums, and workshops as well as receive support for professional opportunities with world-leading institutions
 </li><li>Graduates of this course pursue higher studies or find employment in various sectors including art sectors, teaching, and museum and gallery education
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<ul><li>A reputed Reading program, the BA Fine Art helps students develop their practical skills and explore new emerging art forms
 </li><li>Students have the opportunity to experiment with a range of subjects and media, exploring painting, sculpture (such as welding and casting), printmaking, as well as digital media
 </li><li>The curriculum consists of study modules such as Fine Art Studio, Contemporary Art and Theory, Fine Art Studio including Career Management Skills, Critical Collaborative Methods, Image Action Text, and Art Dissertation
 </li><li>Students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year to gain professional experience, develop professional contacts, and increase their employability
 </li><li>Graduates of this program find employment in various sectors including galleries, education, art therapy, film and video production, journalism, advertising, and teaching as well as industries such as Tate, Whitechapel Gallery, Christie's, Microsoft, the BBC, Victoria &amp; Albert Museum, and Manolo Blahnik
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<ul><li>A unique Reading program, the MSc Food Science allows students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the science of food
 </li><li>Students explore a variety of topics including food chemistry, food quality and safety, and manufacturing and process
 </li><li>The curriculum offers interesting modules such as Microbes, Food Safety and Health, Food Chemistry: Structure, Flavor and Color, Sustainable Food Manufacturing and Process Design, Food Product Reformulation, and Sensory Science
 </li><li>Students have access to the school’s extensive and industry-standard laboratories including Food Processing Center, Flavor Center, and Sensory Science Center
 </li><li>After graduation, students find employment in various sectors such as multinational food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, major retail chains, government bodies, and companies supplying niche markets
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<ul><li>Taught by both leading academics and practicing architects, Reading’s BSc Architecture degree helps students take their first step towards becoming promising architects
 </li><li>Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), this course comprises half design studios and design briefs, and half lecture-based taught courses
 </li><li>The curriculum consists of study modules such as Architecture Design, Industry and Practice, History and Theory of Architecture: Buildings and Places, and Construction Technology in Architecture
 </li><li>Students have the opportunity to gain the experience essential to the professional environment and benefit from wider expertise by working with students from other disciplines such as surveying and construction management
 </li><li>Graduates of this program find employment in various sectors including project management, planning, estate management, surveying, urban design, gaming industry, graphic design, and interior design
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<ul><li>Accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), Reading’s Master of Architecture program aims to equip students with the skills of utilizing space through quality design, innovating responsibly within a world of finite resources, and shaping environments to leave a positive legacy for future generations </li><li>This course provides four core strands of architectural practice including architectural design, research methods, architectural technologies, and professional skills </li><li>The curriculum offers study modules such as Architectural Design 1: Design Research and Methods, Research Methods 2: Research Project (Dissertation), Urban Microclimates, Building Information Modeling, Urban Sustainability, and International Construction </li><li>Students have the opportunity to study abroad or undertake a placement year to gain professional experience, develop professional/international contacts, and increase their employability </li><li>This dynamic course provides students with the opportunity to use facilities equipped with digital technologies, including immersive 3D environments and workshops equipped with hand and fixed power tools, a laser cutter, and 3D printers for digital model making facilities for ceramics and screen printing </li></ul>

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MA Applied Linguistics

MA Creative Writing

BA Film & Television

MA Fine Art

BA Fine Art

MSc Food Science

BSc Architecture

Master of Architecture