Location and life for Masters students
Discover more about life on our Whiteknights campus and the experiences that will shape your future while studying for a Masters at Henley Business School.
Discover a student experience, just 25 minutes from London
Our Masters programmes are primarily based at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, a picturesque 120-hectare parkland environment that combines excellent facilities with a strong sense of community.
Outside your studies, there are countless opportunities to enrich your experience, from student societies, cultural events to professional networking opportunities and sports activities.
Reading is considered the UK's largest town and a hub for the technology sector. With it's close proximity to central London and Heathrow you'll have easy access to global employers, industry events and the cultural attractions.
Where academic excellence meets an award winning green campus
Located on the Whiteknights campus, Henley Business School offers modern learning spaces, specialist resources and a strong sense of community, all within walking distance of Reading town centre, and excellent transport links to London and Heathrow.
The main Henley Business School building features modern lecture theatres, technology-enabled seminar rooms, dedicated support services, a popular café and a specialist Business Library. The ICMA Centre gives Finance students access to one of the world's largest university-based dealing rooms, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard technology and real-time market data.
Whiteknights campus has also been awarded the Green Flag for the 15th year in a row, maintaining its recognition as one of the UK's best managed green spaces. Students can enjoy studying around 300 acres of green space and a lake which is home to around 2000 species of plant and animal life. It was originally owned by the Marquess of Blandford more than 200 years ago.
Preparing you for a successful career in your field
Henley’s award winning Careers and Professional Development Team will guide you during your studies and for up to four years after you graduate.
Our Careers Consultants offer students advice on their CV, interview practice, post-application feedback, connecting with industry contacts and planning the next steps to achieve your career goals through internships and placements.
Students receive career management sessions designed to build confidence to compete in today’s competitive labour market.
As a Henley alumni you will be able to connect with over 107,000 professionals in over 167 countries.
'Why choose Henley Business School?' article series
Why choose Henley Business School? A global alumni community of over 109,000 graduates
As a Henley student, you bring to your career a network of 109,000 graduates from across the globe, in a range of industries. It is accessible from day one of your studies, and available for life.
Why choose Henley Business School? Supporting your career, every step of the way
93% of Henley Business School graduates are in employment or further study within a year of graduation, with specific support is offered for international students in China and a dedicated Careers team on hand.
Why choose Henley Business School? Turn knowledge into trading insight at the ICMA Centre
The ICMA Centre at Henley Business School is one of the world's leading centres for capital markets education, built on a direct partnership with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) — the body that sets the standards for the global bond markets.
Student experiences
Hear from a range of our Masters students and learn more about life at Henley Business School and the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Henley Business School is part of the University of Reading.
Henley Business School began at Greenlands (Henley-on-Thames) after the Second World War, bringing together public and private sector leaders to share ideas and develop their skills. Henley is one of the oldest business schools in the UK.
It expanded with senior management courses and by the 1990s offered Executive MBA, PhD, Masters and undergraduate business degrees. In 2008, the business school merged with the University of Reading, creating today’s Henley Business School, with programmes delivered from Whiteknights campus in Reading.
Reading is widely known as the largest town in England, and has excellent transport links to other areas in the UK, including central London, Heathrow, and Gatwick.
You can get a high speed train from Reading to Paddington in little as 22 minutes, alternatively you travel on the Elizabeth Line which travels from Reading to east London with stops throughout the city including Heathrow airport terminals.
Reading station also has excellent train and coach links to the the north and Rail Air coaches to various airports.
Our Masters graduates go on to work across a diverse range of industries, securing roles with respected employers, such as Deloitte, EY and Vodafone.
93% of graduates are employed or in further study one year post graduation, this reflects the strong foundation of skills, knowledge and professional development gained through their studies at Henley.
You can learn more about our most recent careers outcomes for graduates on our Careers Outcomes page.