Subjects
Study subjects in the UK — best universities by course
Study UK Now's subject guides show the best UK universities for each course, with entry requirements, fees and career outcomes.
Computer Science
Computer Science is fiercely competitive in the UK — strong maths grades and a focused application win offers.
Read the guideBusinessBusiness & Management
Business is the UK's most popular subject for international students; offers are competitive but attainable across a wide range of strong universities.
Read the guideHealthcareMedicine
Medicine is the UK's most competitive subject; entry is demanding and international tuition is very high.
Read the guideLawLaw
Law is highly competitive in the UK; a strong academic record and a clear career plan are essential for a winning application.
Read the guideSTEMEngineering
Engineering in the UK is strong across many specialisms; top departments demand high maths and physics grades.
Read the guideHealthcareNursing
Nursing in the UK leads to NMC registration and NHS careers; clinical placements are built into every programme.
Read the guideSTEMData Science & AI
Data Science and AI is one of the UK's fastest-growing degree subjects, with excellent graduate demand across every industry.
Read the guideBusinessFinance & Accounting
Finance and Accounting in the UK offers strong accreditation pathways and excellent graduate prospects in global financial services.
Read the guideSocial sciencesPsychology
UK Psychology degrees blend science and social science; a BPS-accredited course keeps professional routes open.
Read the guideSocial sciencesEconomics
Top UK Economics degrees require A-level Maths and open high-earning careers in finance, policy and consulting.
Read the guideHealthcarePharmacy
UK Pharmacy is the four-year MPharm; a foundation training year after it leads to registration.
Read the guideHealthcareDentistry
UK Dentistry is the five-year BDS — extremely competitive, UCAT-assessed, GDC-regulated, with very high tuition.
Read the guideCreativeArchitecture
UK Architecture qualifies in stages (RIBA/ARB Parts 1–3); a strong design portfolio is decisive.
Read the guideSTEMBiomedical Science
Biomedical Science is a lab-based UK degree; an IBMS-accredited course keeps healthcare-science careers open.
Read the guideSTEMMathematics
Top UK Maths degrees need Further Maths and sometimes an admissions test (STEP/MAT/TMUA); careers are high-value.
Read the guideSocial sciencesInternational Relations
UK International Relations degrees open careers in diplomacy, policy, NGOs, journalism and beyond.
Read the guideHealthcarePublic Health
Public Health is mainly a one-year Master's (MPH), popular with international students in global health.
Read the guideBusinessMarketing
UK Marketing degrees blend strategy, consumer behaviour and digital skills; CIM-accredited courses boost employability.
Read the guideHealthcareVeterinary Medicine
UK Veterinary Medicine is a five-year RCVS-accredited degree — extremely competitive, with limited international places.
Read the guideCreativeArt & Design
UK Art & Design is portfolio-led; world-leading art schools value creative work above grades alone.
Read the guideBusinessMBA
A UK MBA is a postgraduate leadership degree that normally requires several years' work experience.
Read the guideCreativeMedia & Communications
UK Media & Communications mixes theory and production for careers in journalism, PR and digital.
Read the guideSTEMEnvironmental Science
UK Environmental Science combines lab and fieldwork, opening fast-growing careers in sustainability and climate.
Read the guideBusinessHospitality & Tourism Management
UK Hospitality & Tourism Management degrees are placement-rich and open careers across a vast global industry.
Read the guideSocial sciencesEducation
UK Education degrees split into Education Studies and teacher-training routes; teaching in schools needs QTS.
Read the guideYour UK university starts here
Let's get you into a UK university.
Tell us your goals and we'll show you exactly how to get there — universities matched, application managed, visa sorted. Start with a free consultation.