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Statement by David Lammy on UCAS figures for applications to University for 2010
Minister of State for Higher Education, David Lammy Commenting on today’s UCAS figures for applications to university for 2010 said,
“There is a record number of students – over 2 million - at university. That’s 390,000 more than in 1997 and next year we expect there will be more students than ever before.
“But getting a place at university has always been, and should be, a competitive process. Not everyone gets the grades and some decide university is not for them. But, it’s early days and students haven’t even sat their A-levels yet.
“University is not the only choice for young people. The Government has hugely increased the range of equally worthwhile opportunities for young people: 100,000 foundation degree places; 35,000 new advanced apprenticeships over the next two years; 104,000 new jobs through the Future Jobs Fund.”
Contacts:
Emma Griffiths
Phone: 020 7215 5982
Emma.Griffiths@bis.gsi.gov.uk
