David Willetts comments on UCAS statistics
“In a year of unprecedented demand for higher education funding we kept our commitment to fund an additional 10,000 student places. There were…
“In a year of unprecedented demand for higher education funding we kept our commitment to fund an additional 10,000 student places. There were more first year places this year in English universities than ever before.”
“Going to university has always been a competitive process so not all those who apply for a place are accepted. There are other routes into a successful career. The Government has invested in 50,000 additional apprenticeships, and we can help with getting a job or starting a business.”
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The UCAS statistics can be found at http://www.ucas.ac.uk/about_us/media_enquiries/media_releases/2010/211010
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