I've tried researching and can't find much, and the Scottish uni websites seem to assume the reader knows how the system works. This may be because there are no big differences but I just want to be sure. If I get offers I will visit Scotland to look at whichever ones offer me a place but I can't go pre-application.
I am aware Scottish unis take 4 years to graduate at, whilst unis in england take 3. Other than this I know nothing else, could someone tell me if there are any differences in course structure or content?
I am familiar with the US college system (liberal arts for 2 years then you can major/minor), do Scottish unis do the same thing and if so do they allow majoring and minoring of subjects?
I'd like to do Economics (with a minor in maths if possible), from what I've gathered Edinburgh and St Andrews are the two top ones, could someone help me out distinguishing the two and which one is better than the other for Economics (rankings seem to say Edinburgh but rankings can be bulls**t).
I'm applying through UCAS, is the standard 80% course (which would only be about Economics with how I like maths application) and 20% extra-curricular personal statement english unis ask for still acceptable?
thank you in advance, I hope that made sense