Program Overview

University of Reading Programs

The University of Reading offers a range of programs through its Department of Typography and Graphic Communication.

Undergraduate Programs

• Why study a degree with us?
• How you'll study as an undergraduate
• Department life for undergraduates
• Applicant information
• Undergraduate stories
  • Caroline Teng's story
  • Aanand Tank's story
  • Connie Worthington's story
  • Coralie Bickford-Smith's story
  • Emma Beckingsale's story
  • Mia Bryan's story

Master's Programs

• Master's courses
• Why study a master's with us?
• How you'll study as a master's student
• Department life for master's students
• Master's application information
• Master's stories
  • Dan Rhatigan's story
  • Frederico Pena
  • Lozana Rossenova's story
  • Tamsin Oglivie's story

PhD Programs

• Why study a PhD with us?
• Department life for PhD students
• Develop your PhD proposal
• Student research topics
• PhD fees and funding
• How we support PhD students
• How to apply for a PhD

Short Courses

• Type Design intensive (TDi) course

Research

The University of Reading is known for the scope and quality of its postgraduate research and the diversity of its doctoral community.

Life in the Department

Discover more about life as a doctoral student in a department full of opportunities, connections, and possibilities.

Develop Your PhD Proposal

Find out about the areas of expertise, modes of study, and how to shape your research project.

Student Research Topics

Learn more about the breadth of doctoral research topics students have been pursuing for over five decades.

Fees and Funding

The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, providing many ways to access PhD funding.

Support for PhD Students

Experienced, committed supervisors support studies, alongside the Doctoral and Researcher College, the University's hub for all doctoral activity.

Our Research

95% of the research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of the research impact has been classed 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory; Typography and Graphic Communication).

Collections and Archives

The collections and archives of lettering, printing, and graphic design are internationally important, pioneering collections-based PhD research in the field.

Our Staff

Staff are leaders in their fields and active in research, with areas of expertise and current projects available for review.

Department Overview

The Department of Typography & Graphic Communication is part of the School of Arts & Communication Design.

Related Departments

• Reading School of Art
• Film, Theatre & Television