Study systems in Europe

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United Kingdom

Programmes fall into these main levels:

undergraduate – first-cycle programmes, usually ending with a Bachelor's degree (BA, BSc); you apply through UCAS,
postgraduate taught – master's programmes (e.g. MA, MSc); many take only one year – the Chevening scholarship, for example, funds these one-year programmes,
postgraduate research – research degrees, above all the doctorate (PhD).

The academic year usually starts in September. For master's and doctoral programmes you apply directly to the university, not through UCAS.

United Kingdom – bachelor's programmes
United Kingdom – integrated (single-cycle) programmes
United Kingdom – master's programmes

Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.

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