Getting Started

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How UK higher education works

Undergraduate degrees usually take 3 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 4 years in Scotland.
Postgraduate taught master's degrees are typically 1 year full-time; research degrees (PhD) 3–4 years.
Foundation years, HNDs, diplomas and degree apprenticeships offer alternative routes in.

Choosing a course

Start with subjects you enjoy and careers you're curious about, then compare course content module by module.
Compare entry requirements, teaching style, assessment, placements and graduate outcomes.
Use official data on student satisfaction and outcomes before shortlisting.

Choosing a university

Think about location, campus vs city, size, cost of living and support services.
Attend open days (in person or virtual) and speak to current students.
Check a provider is registered with the relevant regulator.

Your first steps on UniTu

Browse all published courses and filter by level, region, study mode and fees.
Open a university profile to see its courses, credentials and resources.
Create a free account to save your profile and track applications.

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