HomeUniversity of ExeterBA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours

University of Exeter
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: General Studies
Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary
£32,500
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
95%

AI & Your Career

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

50%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for General Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,500
typical starting salary
£28,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· General Studies graduates nationally earn £25,000-£36,000 (22 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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track

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