England

Some major universities include:

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Cambridge

  • Imperial College London

  • University College London (UCL)

  • King's College London

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Warwick

  • University of Southampton

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Liverpool

  • Newcastle University

  • University of York

  • University of Bath

  • University of Surrey

  • University of Sussex

  • University of Leicester

  • University of Essex

  • University of Kent

  • University of Reading

  • University of Portsmouth

  • University of Brighton

  • Coventry University

  • De Montfort University

  • Nottingham Trent University

  • University of Greenwich

  • University of Hertfordshire

  • University of Westminster

  • University of Wolverhampton

  • University of Salford

  • University of East London

  • University of Bedfordshire

  • University of Derby

  • University of Lincoln

  • University of Hull

  • University of Plymouth

  • University of Chester

  • University of Northampton

  • University of Sunderland

  • University of Central Lancashire

  • University of Staffordshire

  • Teesside University

Common course areas:

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Biotechnology, Psychology, Law, Architecture, Education, Social Work, Media, Design, Hospitality and Tourism.

Scotland

Major universities include:
  • University of Edinburgh

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of St Andrews

  • University of Aberdeen

  • University of Dundee

  • University of Strathclyde

  • Heriot-Watt University

  • University of Stirling

  • Edinburgh Napier University

  • Glasgow Caledonian University

  • University of the West of Scotland

  • University of the Highlands and Islands

Common course areas:

Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Business, Finance, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, Psychology, Environmental Science, Energy, Architecture, Education, Law, Arts and Humanities.

Wales

Major universities include:
  • Cardiff University

  • Swansea University

  • Bangor University

  • Aberystwyth University

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University of South Wales

  • University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Wrexham University

Common course areas:

Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Education, Law, Sports Science, Arts and Media.

Northern Ireland

Major universities include:
  • Queen's University Belfast

  • Ulster University

Common course areas:

Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Law, Education, Architecture, Agriculture and Environmental Science.

Main course categories in the UK

UK universities offer a very wide range of subjects. UCAS currently includes subjects such as:

Area
Examples
Computing
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
AI & Data
AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analytics
Engineering
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace
Healthcare
Nursing, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Radiography
Life Sciences
Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science
Medicine
Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Dentistry
Business
Business Management, International Business, MBA
Finance
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking
Psychology
Psychology, Counselling-related studies
Law
Law, Criminology, Legal Studies
Built Environment
Architecture, Construction, Planning
Environment
Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainability
Creative
Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Media
Humanities
History, English, Philosophy, Languages
Education
Education, Teaching, Early Childhood
Social Care
Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies
Hospitality
Hospitality, Tourism, Events Management
Sports
Sports Science, Exercise Science, Sports Management