How to apply

When to apply

We recommend that for entry in October you should apply as early as possible. At the very latest, UK students should apply by 1 August and international students should apply by 1 June. International students should apply earlier, if possible, to allow time to obtain a UK visa, where required. See further information on before you apply.

We operate a rolling admissions system and you are therefore advised to apply early in order to be sure of your place on our Masters programmes. We are already experiencing high levels of demand for 2012 entry and it is possible that we will have to close applications to some Masters programmes in advance once places are filled. Read more.

Apply by email

To apply for a place on a postgraduate masters programme please follow the steps below:

1. Download and complete in full an application form
2. Include the following accompanying documents:
   - full academic transcript for allprevious degree qualifications, or your studies to date (if you are still completing a course)
   - copy of your degree certificate(s) (if applicable)
   - English language test certificate(if English is not your native language)
   - two confidential references, signed and on headed paper (at least one should be an academic reference)
3. Send your completed application form and scanned accompanying documents to: pgbusiness@henley.reading.ac.uk.

Apply by post

Please complete steps 1 - 2 as above and send your completed application form and documents by post to: Henley Business School, Postgraduate Admissions Office, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom.

After you apply

When we receive your applica­tion form we will send you a confirmation email. Your application will then be reviewed by a meber of staff. If successful you will receive a formal offer letter outlining any entry cri­teria which you will be required to meet and you will be asked to confirm your acceptance of this offer. A (non refundable) deposit of between £500 and £1,000 (depending on the programme you have applied for) is payable upon acceptance of an offer of a place. International applicants requiring a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for a visa will be sent the CAS details by email once all conditions of the offer have been met, and the relevant deposit has been paid.

Throughout the admissions process we will keep you updated via email with key information. We also provide opportunities to interact with faculty and staff via Skype, telephone and email. In addition, you can find us on Facebook and remain up-to-date on news and events in the School.