University applications down

By: Lindsay Plumpton

Communications Leader

Thursday 10 January 2013


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Recent figures show a drop of more than 6% in university applications with less than a month to go before the deadline for 2013. Rising tuition fees are said to be a key reason behind the fall in applications with potential students put off by the prospect of up to £27,000 debt for a 3-year course.

What’s more, with ministers claiming apprenticeships will 'soon match degrees' (available at Level 6 and above), university is far from the only option for school leavers. New routes are opening up to into valuable, skilled careers as the quality and reputation of Apprenticeships continues to improve. Are Apprenticeships the future?

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