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A Degree of Flexibility

Typically, students in Scottish universities and colleges study for four years to gain an Honours degree. In years one and two students take a wide range of subjects, only then having to decide which subject or subjects to study during their final two Honours years.

The key aspects of Scottish higher education are flexibility and choice - many subjects can be studied without previous school qualifications, students can often change the nature of their degree as they progress through a course, and advanced entry into second or even third year of a degree is also possible.

There are exceptions to the traditional broad-based Scottish degree. Most vocational and professional courses - engineering, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and architecture, for instance - offer only limited flexibility and opportunities for personal choice. Some professional subjects and some science degrees take more than four years to complete. In addition, some Scottish institutions offer ‘sandwich’ courses, allowing students to gain valuable experience in the workplace during their studies.

Scotland is described as 'the land of opportunity'. With a population of over 5 million people, Scotland has a highly skilled workforce and holds an enviable reputation in the fields of engineering, business and the development of innovative technologies.

The Scottish people are warm and friendly and have a history and culture steeped in tradition coupled with a cosmopolitan outlook to life. The country encompasses a varied landscape with magnificent unspoilt scenery and picturesque countryside.

The strength of the partnership between the University and industry allows us to offer the most relevant, flexible and practical courses to students in the development of their learning.

Scotland is known the world over for the high standards of its education system. The Scottish Parliament has stated its dedication and commitment to education by giving people at all levels of society the opportunity to increase their knowledge, earning potential and status.

This approach to education is at the very centre of the University's philosophy.

Committed to excellence and quality, the University is a modern, vocationally- oriented institution which responds to market changes. Employers welcome and respect the University's attitude to providing courses that are highly vocational, which in turn produces graduates with strong employment skills. The University is responsive, welcoming and alive with possibilities!

To find out more about Scotland the country, visit the website: www.visitscotland.com

Scotland's First University

University of St Andrews

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.