UCAS

Student support now essential at universities

Over a third (34%) of current students and graduates have said they based their university choice on student engagement levels and student satisfaction, according to a new study.

Maintenance grants have now been slashed for all students and over half of the Universities in the England and Wales now charge undergraduates the maximum of £9,000 per year.

Despite this, UCAS figures...

High pass rates in Plymouth on nerve-jangling A level results day

Nervous Plymouth A level students have been discovering their results today, while the university application body UCAS has revealed the highest number of applicant acceptances recorded for A level results day.

Plymouth's sixth forms are reporting strong pass rates as A level students discover their grades and whether they have been accepted on higher education courses around the UK...