St George’s Leavers’ University Destinations

Top University Destinations for 2026 Leavers

Typically over 95% of leavers achieve their first choice place of university or college. About 60% of students go to universities/colleges in Scotland and 40% to England and other countries throughout the world.

A flexible academic curriculum is offered to result in qualifications in GCSEs, Highers and Advanced Highers, with some A levels. Some National 4 and 5 courses are also offered.

Medicine, Veterinary Science and related courses

University	Course
University of Cambridge	Medicine
The University of Edinburgh	Medicine
University of Aberdeen	Medicine
University Glasgow	Medicine
The University of Edinburgh	Biomedical Sciences
The University of Edinburgh	Nursing Studies
City of St George's University	Optometry
SRUC Scotland's Rural College	Veterinary Science

Social Sciences and Languages

University	Course
Durham University	History
University of St Andrews	Medieval History and Social Anthropology
University of Aberdeen	Politics and International Relations
University of Dundee	Psychology
University of Glasgow	Geography
University of Glasgow	History
University of Glasgow	History/Politics
University of St Andrews	International Relations
University of Glasgow	International Relations
University of Glasgow	Sociology
University of Leeds	International History and Politics
University of Leeds	Social Policy, Sociology and Crime
University of Manchester	Global Development with International Study
University of York	Liberal Arts
University of St Andrews	Arabic and French

Law and related courses

University	Course
The University of Edinburgh	Law
UCL (University College London)	Law
University of Aberdeen	Law
University of Aberdeen	Law with Computing Science
University of Sheffield	Law (European and International)
University of Aberdeen	Criminology and Sociology
Northumbria University	Criminology
Aston University	Psychology and Criminology

Architecture, Engineering and Computing Science

University	Course
University of Bath	Architecture with Professional placement
University of Strathclyde	Aero-Mechanical Engineering
University of Manchester	Mechanical Engineering
University of Exeter	Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
University of St Andrews	Computing Science
The University of Edinburgh	Computing Science and Mathematics
The Open University	Computing and IT and Design

Art and related subjects

University	Course
Glasgow School of Art	Architecture
Leith School of Art	Fine Art Foundation Year
Newcastle University	Fine Art
Robert Gordon University	Foundation in Art and Design
University of Dundee	Art and Design (General Foundation)
Edinburgh Napier University	Graphic Design
University of Salford	Interior Design
University of the Arts London (UAL)	Fashion Design and Development
University of the Arts London (UAL)	Textiles Design
University of the Arts London (UAL)	Psychology of Fashion
Silverhub Studios Edinburgh	Jewellery Making Course
University of Glasgow	Film & Television Studies/Theatre Studies
University of Westminster	Film

Business, Economics and related courses

University	Course
University of Aberdeen	Business Management
University of Glasgow	Business and Management
Edinburgh Napier University	Business Management
Edinburgh College	Business and Marketing
Edinburgh Napier University	International Business Management
University of Glasgow	Economics
University of Glasgow	Economics/Geography
University of St Andrews	Management
University of Strathclyde	Accounting and Finance
Harper Adams University	Rural Enterprise and Land Management
Northumbria University	Real Estate

Sport

University	Course
Leeds Beckett University	Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Oxford Brookes University	Sport, Coaching and Physical Education

Apprenticeships and Work Placements

Company	Apprenticeship
Airbus	Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
The Scotland Shop Duns	Business Administration Apprenticeship
Cambridge Consultants	Tech Scholar