How to choose a university course

Studying for your first degree.

Undergraduate Level Courses: Degrees

If you have completed your A-levels or equivalent further education, the common next step in education is to study for your first degree. These courses are usually known as Bachelors degrees in Arts (BA) or Science (BSc). Undergraduate degree courses typically take three years to complete and may involve a sandwich year in industry.

We have compiled the following help to assist with making your decision to find your course:

Upcoming University Open Days

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SEP

University of Essex

Open Day 20 Sep, 09:00 AM - Colchester Campus
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Our Open Day is a chance for you to learn what life at Essex is really like. Academics will be available to chat to one-on-one so that you can learn more about the courses you're interested in, and you'll be able to learn more at a subject talk with an academic teaching on the course. For a real taste of the student experience, pop into a taster lecture too!
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SEP

University of Nottingham

Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day 27 Sep, 09:00 AM - Royal Derby Hospital campus
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Open Days Open days are a great way to learn more about your course, meet academics and chat to students. They also help you to get a feel for the place, so that you can decide whether life as a Nottingham student is right for you.

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