Petition · Department for Education

Review standard degree lengths and increase support for two-year degrees

Open for signatures 111 signatures

What the petition asks

Review standard university degree lengths and support better access to 2 year degrees where students can achieve the same qualification and learning outcomes without reducing standards.
Many countries deliver equivalent qualifications in that time, and some UK universities already offer accelerated 2 year degrees

This petition is not calling for all university degrees to be shortened. Many courses, particularly those involving placements, laboratory work or clinical training, require 3 years or longer. However, where the same qualification and learning outcomes can be achieved through more intensive study, we believe students should have the option to complete their degree in 2 years as this could reduce student debt, lower costs and help graduates enter the workforce sooner without reducing academic standards.

Timeline

7 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 111
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 7 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.