Undergraduate Study
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Undergraduate
study in the UK
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Shorter Degrees
Undergraduate degrees typically take 3 years to complete in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you’d prefer a 4 year option, consider Scotland or opt for a course that includes a ‘sandwich year’.
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Sport Opportunities
Whether you are a complete beginner or striving for elite excellence, the UK offers a breadth of options to get involved. You can also gain experience and formal qualifications by coaching & volunteering.
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Focused Majors
Say goodbye to general ed & pre-requisite classes, and hello to specialised degrees, where you’ll focus solely on your major. Prefer to compliment your major with other subjects? Scottish degrees are similar in structure to the US.
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Affordable Tuition
The UK is known for offering world class education at an affordable cost compared to it’s global counterparts. International undergraduate tuition fees vary from £11,400 – £38,000 (British Council).
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European Travel
One of the perks of living in the UK? The ability to easily travel around Europe! France, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Germany & The Netherlands are just a few destinations you can reach in less than 2.5 hours.
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Global Outlook
The UK is a popular destination. In 2021-22 there were 679,970 international students studying in the UK. Expect to share your classroom with students from around the world and gain a global outlook.
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