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Undergraduate Study in UK

Studying an Undergraduate Program in the UK
UK undergraduate experience is an experience of a lifetime and would give you immense opportunity to get into the depths of your subject,  learn research skills, and presentation methods. You can choose from over thousand courses from areas like business, arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences and languages.

Undergraduate degrees in England, Northern Ireland and Wales usually takes three years leading to an honours degree like BA English, BSc Mathematics or Bachelor of  Engineering (BE). The scene in Scotland is slightly different. It takes three years to complete an ordinary degree and four years to be awarded with an honours degree. Scottish undergraduates are sometimes awarded with MA, Msc or MEng degree.

Another interesting factor of UK colleges and universities is that the results of first year examinations do not count towards final degrees. Undergraduate degrees are awarded after awarding marks of second and third year results.

Eligibility:

Every course will have a different eligibility criteria. However, the general admission criteria will require you to complete at least 13 years of education in your country which are equivalent to UK -A levels, Scottish Highers or Diplomas.

Courses

 
  • Degrees
    Degrees are the most popular undergraduate qualification in the UK. They are usually studied over a period of three years in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Scotland, it requires four years to complete a degree. Some degree courses may be extended for a year to enable students to spend a year in industry (such as on engineering degrees) or overseas (such as on degrees in modern languages).

    Sandwich Courses
    Sandwich courses are degree programmes study periods plus an additional year in the relevant industry. This usually means that the course extends to four years instead of the usual three. One year work experience can be carried in a single block or divided in two blocks of six months each.



  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND)
    Higher National Certificates and Diplomas are career-related higher education courses covered for a period of one or years, which are equivalent to the first stages of a degree. They are available in the fields of  engineering, sports studies, art and design, media and communications and music technology. On successful completion you can enter a career at junior management level or can choose to ‘top-up’ to a degree by transferring to the second or third year of the degree course.
  • Foundation Degrees (FdA, FdSc etc)
    Foundation Degrees are two-year career-related higher education courses, which are equivalent to the first stages of a degree. They are available in fields like art and design, media and communications, engineering and hospitality management. It is a good foundation base to proceed towards a degree course.
  • Diplomas of Higher Education
    Diplomas of Higher Education are two-year courses in subject areas usually related to the social sciences, such as education, theology, communication studies and social work.
  • University International Foundation Year
    University International Foundation Year courses help to bridge any gaps between qualifications you hold already and the ones you need to begin a degree course at a UK university, like developing your English language skills or academic knowledge.

For a complete list of courses, click here.

How to Apply for Undergraduate Courses
Applying to undergraduate programs in the UK is made easy through University and College Admission Services (UCAS). With a single application, you can sent application across six universities and courses. This helps you to same both time and money. For details on application process, click here.

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