Tue 31st January, 2012
Figures released by UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) yesterday show that the University of Bedfordshire has received 15,373 applications from students wanting to join in 2012.
This compares with 16,802 applications received in 2011, a drop of 8.5% but is 8.8% above the number of applications received in 2010 (14,135).
Head of Admissions Susie King said: “In the three years to 2011, applications to study at Bedfordshire doubled. Last year, we had more than five applications for every place available. We didn’t expect to see the same increase this year and, in the event, our figures are in line with the national picture.
However, we have seen an increase in people wanting to study biological and other sciences, and nursing and midwifery are proving very popular.
“We would encourage anyone considering university to apply as soon as possible. It will be a competitive year and, with the introduction of no up-front fees and the availability of loans for anyone choosing to study on a part-time basis, we expect demand for places to be high.
“Studying at university is still the best career move you can make, with 90 per cent of undergraduates from the University of Bedfordshire either in work or further study within six months of graduating,” she added.
The University of Bedfordshire offers a very generous scholarships and bursaries scheme, at up to £9,000 per year. For more information check the web site at
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