University Qualifications in Edinburgh

Scotland’s undergraduate degree courses are highly valued throughout the UK and internationally. In general, courses last one year longer than their English counterparts, leading to an honours degree. The extra time gives students the opportunity to study a wider range of subject matter – and to change course and direction if desired.

At postgraduate level, the Scottish system is like the rest of the UK, with one-year masters programmes and MBAs. PhDs usually take three years to complete.

The Open University of Scotland provides high quality university education for all. Both employers and students can meet their learning and training needs and requirements.

You can read summaries of Edinburgh's universities in this website - or follow the links below to each university’s website to find more detailed and up-to-date information.