There are three stages of higher education in the United Kingdom. They are Bachelor's (UG), Master's (PG) and Doctorate level. Education in the UK is compulsory for all children from the ages of 5 to 16. Ages 5 to 16 cover the early years of education up to the secondary level and everything in between. Higher Education (HE) is for students who want to go for full-time studies.
Let us examine the education system in the United Kingdom in depth.

Education System

Higher Level Education
The higher level of education is divided into three stages in the UK. Take a look at them in detail below:

Bachelor’s Or Undergraduate Level
In the UK, a bachelor’s degree normally takes three years to complete. Specifically, England, Wales, and Ireland have 3 years of bachelor’s degrees, whereas Scotland has 4 years of bachelor’s degrees.
Postgraduate courses help students learn about various aspects while gaining broader knowledge in specific areas of interest.
Universities in the UK offer various courses for students at this level of education. A student must have completed their Further Education (FE)  to be able to enroll in undergraduate level education. The bachelor's level is the first cycle of higher education.

Masters Or Postgraduate Level
Master’s or postgraduate levels of education are specifically focused on niches and are for specialization in one field. Most of the master's level covers only one year in the UK, unlike other countries. These programs are open to all students, national or international, if they have earned a bachelor's degree.

Doctorate Level
After a Master's degree, students wanting to go for higher education and have the possibility of continuing their studies can join the doctorate level of education at their very university. This level of education normally takes 3 to 4 years to complete. However, in the case of part-time doctorate courses, it can take up to six or seven years.