Overview - Undergraduate - Education



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	Overview of undergraduate degrees

		Study in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
		Undergraduate degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland last just three years - find out more.

		Study in Scotland
		Learn about Scottish undergraduate degrees which, as in the US, take four years to complete.

		Access and foundation courses
		If you need extra qualifications before starting a full undergraduate degree, you can do an access and foundation program.

		Professional degrees
		We explain how to search for and apply to programs in law, medicine, social work, nursing, teaching and other professional fields.

		Teaching and grading styles
		Find out what to expect in the UK classroom and learn about grading systems.

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