Generally, most degree-level courses take three years – and this time flies by! A few universities are offering two-year degrees, although you can expect to spend an extra term in university or college per year.
If you decide to take a placement year during your studies, your course will extend for one more year – placement years can be very beneficial to your studies and your employability. You also get paid for it.
Find out more about placement years here.
Certain courses, such as Dentistry and Medicine can take up to five years.
Foundation degrees usually take two years (full-time) to complete and focus on specific professions. Foundation degrees are standalone qualifications, but also open the doors to higher study by providing a foundation on which you can build upon. Many people go on to ‘top up’ to a full degree.
If you’d like to know more about how long a university-level course takes, follow the link below: