University Applications Statistics Revealed
02nd February 2012
Figures released by UCAS show the full extent of the impact of raised tuition fees on this year’s crop of university applications. We take a closer look at the numbers.
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University Tuition Fees Commission Created
30th January 2012A new tuition fees commission has been set up to investigate the effects of the new higher education funding scheme, paying particular attention to the impact on students from poorer backgrounds. Will Hutton will lead the commission.
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University Applications Remain Sluggish
07th January 2012As the deadline for UCAS university applications approaches, tuition fees have deterred more than 20,000 UK students from applying this year. Some groups are far more severely affected than others, we reveal.
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UK University Rankings 2012
03rd January 2012We bring you the most important information from the major UK university league tables for 2012 in one simple, concise article!
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Will Tuition Fees Drive UK Students Abroad?
19th December 2011Will soaring tuition fees drive the best and brightest UK pupils abroad for university? Top academis fear that UK universities might lose not only their best pupils but also their most talented researchers to positions abroad.
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Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Answered: Music
09th December 2011Learn how to ace an Oxbridge interview with our sample answers to real Oxbridge interview questions. This week we tackle a topic from a real Oxbridge interview for a candidate applying to study music.
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One Fifth of Universities Change Tuition Fees
05th December 2011More bad news for university admissions this week, as last-minute tuition fees changes throw applicants into turmoil. Those who have already applied miss out on the chance to take advantage of lowered fees at 25 universities, while worrying evidence suggests that the lowered fees are a direct result of withdrawn bursary and scholarship funding.
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University Applications at “Crisis Point”
01st December 2011As the university applications period progresses, the number of students applying for higher education courses continues to fall dramatically compared to this time last year. The government continues to make excuses, but the opposition has stepped forward with a bold new promise for higher education.
