Graduates at the University of Reading develop a range of attributes. The particular knowledge, competencies and skills which all programmes inculcate and enable students to demonstrate are outlined below. The curriculum seeks to engender the following attributes:

Mastery of the discipline
Breadth and depth of knowledge of one or more disciplines and its/their use/applicability in real-world contexts. Discipline-specific skills and attributes. Understanding of disciplinary epistemology and methodology. Awareness of current research in the discipline/s. Ability to undertake research and enquiry within their discipline/s. Autonomous learning within discipline/s.

Personal effectiveness and self-awareness
Ability to communicate effectively in an increasingly digital world for a variety of purposes and audiences, and through a range of appropriate media. Ability to articulate what and how they have learned, awareness of their strengths and areas to develop, and commitment to learning and reflection. Desire for self-improvement. Personal self-awareness and reflection, self-efficacy, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, resilience and commitment to lifelong learning.