Petition · Department for Education
Review standard degree lengths and increase support for two-year degrees
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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.
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.