He matriculated at the University of Glasgow in 1810 and, two years later, was awarded an M.A. He could not afford to study without earning some more money, and this he was able to do during the summer months by returning to teach at Dr Edgar's school.
Siya at ang University matriculated ng Glasgow sa 1810 at, dalawang taon mamaya, ay iginawad ng isang MA Siya ay hindi kayang bayaran sa pag-aaral na walang kita ng ilang karagdagang pera, at ito siya ay able sa gawin sa panahon ng tag-init na buwan sa pamamagitan ng pagbabalik sa turuan at Dr Edgar's paaralan .