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There are many universities in the UK, offering a variety of courses to suit all career paths and vocations. Given the range of courses on offer, it can be difficult to choose a course. However, we can help. Through our databases, online resources and face-to-face advice, we can help you choose a course that's right for you.

Degrees

The most popular undergraduate qualifications amongst international students is the Bachelor’s degree, also called Undergraduate, First or Honours Degree.

BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts
BSc (Hons) - Bachelor of Science
BEng (Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering
BEd (Hons) - Bachelor of Education
LLB (Hons) - Bachelor of Law
MB or BS (Hons) - Bachelor of Medicine
HND/ HNC - Higher National Diploma/ Certificate
The BTEC Higher National Diploma
DipHE - Diploma of Higher Education
Foundation Degrees

Find your course

Choose your undergraduate course using the online guide by  Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
EducationUK is a comprehensive searchable database of all courses available in the UK
Our information sheets are designed to give you information when considering studying in the UK
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) publishes reports which deal with the quality of British universities

How can you apply?

Applications for all undergraduate HE courses are made through UCAS - Universities and College Admissions Service. Read the How to Apply, 2004 Year of Entry Guide to help you with your application. You can apply to up to 6 institutions. You must ensure that the Higher Education institution that you have selected is recognised as an awarding body. A full list of degree awarding bodies is available from DfES - Department for Education and Skills. If you decide to fill in the online application, please contact us.

UCAS Key Facts

you can apply for Honours degrees, HNDs/HNCs, DipHEs and some university diploma courses
deadline for International students 30 June, 2004
deadline for University of Cambridge and University of Oxford, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences is 15 October, 2003
system of route A and route B applications for Art & Design

You can work and study

Work while you study. The UK now allows international students to work part-time during term time and full-time during holidays.

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