
Undergraduate Degrees in England, Wales & Northern Ireland
UK’s university education has a long history of over hundreds of years. The combination of good traditions and multiculturalism as well as the excellence in research and teaching are recognized and well-respected all around the world. Housing over one hundred universities, academic disciplines in the UK are so diverse that most students are able to choose to study the subject of their interest.
Nowadays, entry requirements of top 30 universities are set at a similar level as Hong Kong universities, but requirement could be lower in core subjects. Students will have a bigger chance to study their favourite subject and graduate a year earlier than classmates in Hong Kong!
Course Features
- Entry in September. Some universities also provide January-entry programmes.
- Honours degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are all three years long, while Scottish honours degrees are typically four years long.
- Apart from a few exceptions, the vast majority of honours degrees are three years long:
- 3-Year Programmes: Architecture, Law, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Dietetics, Psychology, Computer Science, Art & Design, Music, as well as other Business, Social Science, Humanities and Science subjects
- 4-Year Programmes: Pharmacy, Optometry, Chiropractic, etc
- 5-Year Programmes: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine
- Most universities now offer the option of an additional Placement Year and Study Abroad Year, to enhance student’s employability and exposure.
- Students can apply to all degree programmes through UCAS. Some universities also accept direct application from international students which can be processed at our centre.
UCAS: Application Procedures & Important Dates (applicable for the September/2027 intake)
| Month | Application Procedure |
|---|---|
| 2026 September |
UCAS starts accepting applications for the September/2027 intake! |
| 2026 15th October |
Application deadline for Oxbridge, as well as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine |
| 2027 13th January |
Application deadline for First Round applications Students can apply to up to five programmes through UCAS. Universities will review all applications received in this round. You can enhance your chances by submitting a “Direct Application” through your education consultant, to universities that allow that! |
| 2027 February to May |
Students will start receiving decisions from universities, and will be made a “Conditional Offer” if an application is successful |
| 2027 May to June |
Students accept or decline offers made by universities in the First Round, by selecting a “Firm Choice” and an “Insurance Choice” |
| 2027 30th June |
Deadline for Second Round applications |
| 2027 Mid-July |
Release of decision for Second Round applications Students without offers will be entered into Clearing |
| 2027 Late-July |
Students accept or decline offers made by universities in the First Round, by selecting a “Firm Choice” and an “Insurance Choice” |
| 2027 12th August |
On A-levels results day, universities will announce any remaining vacancies |
| 2027 Late-September |
Universities stop accepting applications for this intake |
| Source: UCAS | |
HKDSE & A-levels Grades Comparison
| HKDSE Grades | A-levels Grades | UCAS Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| 5** | A* | 56 |
| 5* | 52 | |
| 5 | A | 48 |
| B | 40 | |
| 4 | C | 32 |
| D | 24 | |
| 3 | E | 16 |

| Progression Route |
|---|
| Annual Tuition & Accommodation Cost | |
|---|---|
| University |
HK$170K – 560K Cost varies for different disciplines and universities |
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Requirement | |
| Hong Kong Student | Mainland Chinese Student |
| 333+ in HKDSE | Completed F.6 |
| English Requirement | |
| IELTS 6.0+ | |
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