Why is Scottish BSc (Hons) 4 years while English BSc (Hons) is 3 years? Why BSc (Hons) in Scotland (in Computer Science but in other subjects probably too) is 4 years long and in England BSc (Hons) is 3 years long? Does it cover more material? Does it mean that MSc in Scotland is shorter than in England? In general, how long is MSc in these countries? Is it 1 years or 2 years?
In Scotland, you can attend university after completing Highers, which are taken in the same year as AS levels are taken in England. Therefore, many Scottish students leave school a year earlier. Theoretically, the first year of university in Scotland is less advanced than the first year of university in England (although speaking from experience, I don't believe that this is practically the case). In recognition of this fact, it is often possible for English students to enter their course directly into second year, with a higher grade requirement.