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This allows students to take a range of options before specialising. Additional subjects and depth can be added, giving a strong set of skills and knowledge to enter the graduate job market with.  \nYou can find more information on the undergraduate courses available in Scotland by visiting individual university websites or the UCAS website [at www.ucas.com/search](at www.ucas.com/search)  \nSome universities permit direct entry to the second year for highly qualified students applying for certain course areas. In these cases, students are expected to have performed strongly in their Cambridge International A Levels/Pre-U including ina number of relevant subject areas. Students are advised to contact universities directly to confirm whether second year entry is offered and the specific entry requirements for this. Advanced entry is not available in all subject areas. Applications for second year entry are still made through UCAS but the year 2 point of entry code must be selected.  \nUniversities in Scotland that recognise Cambridge International AS & A Levels  \nApplying to study in Scotland  \nApplications to study undergraduate degree programmes in Scotland are made through UCAS. You can find information on how to apply to Scottish universities and colleges in the ‘Getting started’ section of [the UCAS website: www.ucas.com/ucas/](the UCAS website: www.ucas.com/ucas/)[ ](the UCAS website: www.ucas.com/ucas/)[undergraduate/ucas-undergraduate-getting-started](undergraduate/ucas-undergraduate-getting-started)  \nLearn more! For the latest information and statements from universities in Scotland accepting Cambridge qualifications, search our recognition database at [cambridgeinternational.org/recognitionsearch](cambridgeinternational.org/recognitionsearch)  \n*4887374682*  \nCopyright © UCLES March 2019","cbCaiu5buUaxFZzA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu5buUaxFZzA","pdf",111612,"English","# Finding a course to study in Scotland\n## Studying in Scotland\n## Applying to study in Scotland\n# Universities in Scotland that recognise Cambridge International AS & A Levels\n## Advanced entry and second-year entry options","[{\"question\":\"How are Cambridge International AS \\u0026 A Levels recognised in Scotland?\",\"answer\":\"Higher education institutions in Scotland recognise Cambridge International AS \\u0026 A Levels as equivalent to UK GCE AS \\u0026 A Levels.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the typical length and structure of Scottish undergraduate degree courses?\",\"answer\":\"Scottish degree courses usually include four years of study, offering broad and flexible education so students can take options before specialising. 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