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BA Primary Education (Generalist)

The University of Reading
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Education and Teaching
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
95%
Meaningful Work
100%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

23%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Business and public service associate48%
Teaching18%

Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Education and Teaching graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Education and Teaching graduates nationally earn £20,000-£38,500 (269 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
80%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Secretarial and related occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
100%
Career On Track

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