Choosing a course

Did you know that the UK offers thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a wide range of disciplines?

Whether you are starting your higher education journey or taking your studies to the next level, there is a wealth of information to help you choose the right course, location, and UK university or college.

When deciding on a course, it’s important to think about your academic and career goals. Here are some questions to guide you:

• What subject are you most interested in, and how does it align with your future ambitions?
• Which courses are on offer at the universities you are considering? Are there opportunities to specialise in certain areas or explore interdisciplinary modules?
• For undergraduate courses: does the course include options like work placements or a semester abroad?
• For postgraduate courses: does the programme offer research opportunities, industry connections, or advanced learning pathways?
• How will the course support your career goals and long-term aspirations?
• Would you prefer to study full-time or part-time?
• What are the entry requirements for your level of study?
• What do current and former students say about their experiences in the courses you’re interested in?

Use our course finder above to search and compare undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by UK universities. You can filter results by field of study, location, and course fees. You can also use the tool to contact universities directly or visit their websites for more details.

Other resources

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) offers subject guides, gives insights into UK undergraduate courses, what they involve and how to apply and enrol in UK universities. The Association of Colleges site offers a map of colleges in the UK alongside links and vital information.

A helpful resource for undergraduate students is Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education course data. On this website you can select and compare subjects, modes of study, teaching outcomes and location to help you learn more about the courses on offer. For each course there is a ‘Key Information Set’ which tells you about professional accreditation, student satisfaction and provides employment statistics. You can also look at the university’s own website and there are a number of university league tables (or rankings) that provide more information.

University websites and prospectuses have full listings of the courses they offer, details of their course content and modules, and previous graduates’ success stories. Many publish student blogs and promotional films, and you will often be able to access material created by current students about their experiences studying in the UK.