Develop into a well-rounded, "thinking" designer. Our courses combine creativity, academic rigour, and professional practice.
Transform your career with one of four specialised pathways—book design, information design, typeface design, or graphic design—or pursue postgraduate typographic research.
Embark on your doctorate with us. We've supported PhD study in design and typography for over five decades.
95% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our 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).
"People talk about fonts, but Reading students talk about typefaces."
To celebrate 50 years of the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, hear from alumni and students about how the department's unique approach has shaped their careers and creativity.
Our collections and archives relating to lettering, printing and graphic design are internationally important.
We are a highly ranked and reputable university. We are proud of our performance in league tables, including being ranked 8th in the UK for graduate salaries in Creative Arts*. University of Reading is also ranked 9th in Higherin's Top 50 Universities for Work Experience 2026-2027.
*Based on The Telegraph's analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years from English Higher Education Institutions, June 2026