Results based on new system after grading fiasco in 2020 saw thousands of students have their results downgraded
Ucas figures show that 245,330 18-year-olds from across the UK have been accepted onto degree courses, up 17% on the same point last year.
The number of UK 18-year-olds taking up places has risen to 34.1%, up from 30.2% in 2020.
Overall, the total number of students accepted onto nursing courses has increased by 8% to 26,730. The figures show that 8,560 students from England have been accepted onto medicine and dentistry courses, up 23% from 6,960 on results day 2020.
Universities that do not return to face-to-face teaching this coming academic year should not be charging full fees, the education secretary said.
Gavin Williamson told Sky News: “I think if universities are not delivering what students expect then actually they shouldn’t be charging the full fees.”
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