UK universities and colleges offer various programs and courses. Apart from the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees, there are many other options to look for.

Post-graduate degree

  • The undergraduate degree in the UK is classified as ordinary and honours.
  • An ordinary degree takes 3 years of completion and honours takes 4 years.

Diploma of higher education

This is a two-year full-time course, which is equivalent to first two years of honors degree and is often used to enter into the third year of a related course degree.

Certificate of higher education

This is equivalent to the first year of the honors degree. It focuses on a particular profession or academic study.

Higher national diploma

This is a two-year course and high-grades can help you get admission to the third year of a degree program.

Post-graduate level

A master’s degree helps the students to gain further knowledge in a particular subject. Students can even opt for a different course related to the skills learned at the undergraduate level.

  • A master’s degree helps the students to gain further knowledge in a particular subject. Students can even opt for a different course related to the skills learned at the undergraduate level.
  • It takes 1-2 years to obtain this degree.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • This is an internationally recognized degree, which gives students the skills to manage their business career.

Doctorate

  • This is the highest academic degree a student can achieve. Students with this degree can direct their career as professors or researchers.
  • It normally takes 3-4 years to obtain a doctorate.

Professional and vocational courses

  • These courses are generally taken to improve a particular skill required in a job. This involves practical training.
  • This takes about 2 years to complete.