Soaring applications for University courses
York St John University has experienced a record 31% surge
in applications for its courses starting this autumn, according to
official statistics published today.
UCAS, the main application clearing house for
undergraduate courses, has released institutional statistics for
the first main deadline for applicants in mid January. These
statistics show that national demand for full time undergraduate
university places has expanded by 21%. Growth in interest in York
St John is high and reflects an ongoing trend since it attained
University status in 2006. Within these figures there has been a
spectacular 212% growth for the University’s two year foundation
degrees, which are designed and delivered in collaboration with
employers.
The rise in applications coincides with
recently announced cuts in government funding and restrictions on
the number of places universities are able to offer to UK and EU
based hopefuls. This situation may lead to disappointment for many
well qualified candidates who will be far less certain of obtaining
their choice of course and place to study. The intake limitations
may also have a longer term impact on the needs for a workforce
with more graduate level skills.
Commenting on the statistical release
Professor Stuart Billingham, Pro Vice Chancellor at York St John
University said:
“Everyone agrees that our region needs more
people with wide, flexible, and higher level skills. Our students
learn through problem solving, collaborative research and community
engagement. They also develop a strong sense of “the global in the
local”. We are enormously pleased that the value we offer is
enabling us to attract a large and strong pool of candidates, but
it is very disheartening that we can’t meet those needs for more
potential students because of the government restriction on
places.”
York St John continues to welcome enquiries
and applications. However, in areas such as physiotherapy and
qualified teacher status, it has closed courses for new applicants
for entry this autumn.
For further information please contact
Amy Hey, PR & Communications Officer on T: 01904 876466 or
E: a.hey@yorksj.ac.uk
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