Bachelor’s degrees are the most common type of undergraduate degree, but there are also some ‘sandwich’ degrees, which include an additional year of study often spent working in an industry related to the learner’s course, and degree apprenticeships which are a combination of work and part-time study at a university.
Key facts
- Typically takes three years to complete if studied full-time
- Typically studied at a university, though can be studied elsewhere (FE colleges for example)
- Entry requirements vary by course and by university
Potential next steps
Discover Uni
Free and independent resource developed for prospective students thinking about uni choices. Search and compare undergraduate courses in the UK.
Visit siteUCAS: Writing a personal statement
Get tips on how your child can write a personal statement that sucessfully describes their ambitions, skills and experience
Visit siteDiscover Uni
Free and independent resource developed for prospective students thinking about uni choices. Search and compare undergraduate courses in the UK.
Visit site
