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Reading Courses – 2024 Trimester 2

If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to email them your questions directly.

Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics

USAC's partnership with the University of Reading provides you with the rich opportunity to study for one trimester at one of the top 1% of universities in the world. You're able to choose from a wide array of academic offerings from across the university. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by the University of Reading.

The University of Reading operates on the trimester system and students are allowed to take a maximum of 25 ECTS per trimester. Courses are typically 5-10 ECTS each. USAC equates 25 ECTS to 12.5 U.S. semester credits.

Areas of Study at the University of Reading (subject to change):

School of Archaeology, Geography, and Environmental Sciences

  • Archaeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography
  • Museum Studies

School of Agriculture, Policy, and Development

  • Agri-Food Economics and Marketing
  • Animal Sciences
  • Crop Science
  • International Development
  • Sustainable Land Management

School of Arts and Communication Design

  • Art
  • Film, Theatre, and Television
  • Typography and Graphic Communication

School of Biological Sciences

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering

School of Built Environment

  • Construction Management and Engineering

School of Chemistry, Food Biosciences, and Pharmacy

  • Chemistry
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Pharmacy

School of Education

  • Contemporary Education and Policy
  • Educational Leadership
  • Physical Education

Henley Business School

  • Accounting
  • Business and Management
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate and Planning

School of Humanities

  • Classics
  • History
  • Philosophy

International Study and Language Institute

  • Intercultural Competence and Communication
  • Modern Britain: Society, History, and Politics

School of Law

  • Criminology
  • International Law
  • Law and Society

School of Literature and Languages

  • Arabic
  • British Sign Language
  • Chinese
  • English Literature *
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • Languages and Cultures
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Translation

* - Students can only take a maximum of two English Literature courses

School of Mathematical, Physical, and Computational Sciences

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Meteorology
  • Physics
  • Statistics

School of Politics, Economics, and International Relations

  • Economics
  • Politics
  • International Political Economy
  • International Relations

School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Courses Specifically for Study Abroad Students

Modern Britain: Society, Culture, and History: This module aims to introduce study abroad students to key aspects of modern British society, culture, politics, and history, while identifying past and present issues. Topics explored may include the historical and political landscape of Post war Britain, British identities, patterns of inequality, education, religion, and Britain’s relationship with Europe.

Course Descriptions

To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.