Rise in university applications 'may require capping changes'
Date posted: 10 Jul 2009
The number of people applying for places at universities and colleges this year has increased by nearly ten per cent, figures show.
Research by UCAS finds that 9.7 per cent more applications had been made for full-time undergraduate courses by the end of June, compared to last year.
The higher education body reveals that 592,312 people have applied to begin courses later in 2009, with a "pronounced growth" within those hoping to become mature students.
The number of people applying for places at universities and colleges this year has increased by nearly ten per cent, figures show.
Research by UCAS finds that 9.7 per cent more applications had been made for full-time undergraduate courses by the end of June, compared to last year.
The higher education body reveals that 592,312 people have applied to begin courses later in 2009, with a "pronounced growth" within those hoping to become mature students.
Responding to the figures, the University and College Union welcomed the large interest in higher education courses but also warned that it may require changes to the current caps that are placed on student numbers.
The union's general secretary Sally Hunt commented: "The prime minister boasted recently that he would not allow education to become a victim of the recession.
"Removing the cap on student numbers, matched with requisite funding, would be a good first step to delivering his promise."
UCAS figures also show that applications to UK universities and colleges from other EU countries have risen by 15.4 per cent on 2008 figures.
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