University of Reading
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University in Reading, Berkshire, England
About University of Reading
According to Wikipedia, The University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading, a University of Oxford extension college. The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 1926 by royal charter from King George V and was the only university to receive such a charter between the two world wars. The university is usually categorised as a red brick university, reflecting its original foundation in the 19th century.
University of Reading's Online Degrees
What Is University of Reading Known For?
University of Reading is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Business
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Literature
- History
- Education
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Medical
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Law
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Reading's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Communications
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Grammar
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Linguistics
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Graphic Design
#59
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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International Business
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Logic
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Analytic Philosophy
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Biology
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Botany
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Agriculture
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Zoology
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Literature
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Writing
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Philology
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Literary Criticism
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History
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Medieval Studies
#16
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Modern History
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Economic History
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Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Adult Education
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Graph Theory
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Combinatorics
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Cybernetics
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Robotics
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Computer Science
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Artificial Intelligence
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Informatics
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Information Technology
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Political Economy
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Earth Sciences
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Meteorology
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Geography
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Physical Geography
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Economics
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Macroeconomics
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Econometrics
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Taxation
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Medical
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Nutrition
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Surgery
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Public Health
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Psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Cognitive Psychology
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Cognitive Science
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Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Physics
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#540
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Astronomy
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Particle Physics
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Nuclear Physics
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Law
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International Law
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Criminal Law
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Common Law
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Sociology
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Comparative Sociology
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Women's Studies
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Sexology
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Theology
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Jewish Studies
#308
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Social Anthropology
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Ethnography
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Criminal Justice
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Criminology
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Policing
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Law Enforcement
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Nursing
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Critical Care Nursing
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Neonatal Nursing
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Social Work
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Gerontology
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Empowerment
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Substance Abuse
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Who Are University of Reading's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Reading's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Communications, and History. Here are some of University of Reading's most famous alumni:
- Wilfred Owen
- An English poet and soldier .
- Michael Rosen
- A British children's author and poet.
- Avi Shlaim
- An Israeli-British historian .
- David Marks
- A British psychologist.
- Julian Baggini
- An English philosopher.
- Clive Ponting
- A British historian .
- Malcolm Garrett
- A British graphic designer.
- Stephen Baxter
- A British writer.
- Stephen J. Hunt
- A British sociologist.
- Michael Cox
- A British academic.
- Shah M. Faruque
- A Medical researcher.
- Richard Holmes
- A Military historian and TV presenter .
Who Are University of Reading's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Reading's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Communications, and History. Here are some of University of Reading's most famous alumni:
- Constantine Sandis
- A British philosopher.
- Wendy Barclay
- A British virologist.
- Piers Forster
- A British climate scientist and professor.
- Mary Lewis
- A British archaeologist.
- Michael Drew
- A British chemist.
- Jonathan M. Gregory
- A British climate modeller. Jonathan M. Gregory is Professor at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science in the University of Reading.
- Katherine Harloe
- A Professor of Classics at the University of Reading.
- Kate Williams
- A British historian.
- Rosa Freedman
- A Human rights researcher and professor.
- Christoph Hartmut Bluth
- A Scholar of international relations.
- Josephine Pemberton
- A British evolutionary biologist.
- Ed Hawkins
- A Climate scientist.
