The title of this piece is similar to what a lot of potential students will be hearing shortly, as universities get set to reject the highest number of applicants ever.
This unfortunate circumstance is certainly a product of the highly inclusive and open system the United Kingdom currently has – but with limited resources, can we really keep blaming ourselves for the inability to offer universal higher education?
There were about 660,000 applications this year for university courses, nearly 200,000 more than just four years ago. At this rate of expansion, it’s clear to see how universities struggle to keep up in terms of providing quality education within the current fees limitations, all the while providing residences, bars, extra-curricular activities and investing in capital projects to keep up with the times.
Lecturers union, the UCU, fears up to 170,000 people could be disappointed, as a cap on places is enforced.
It’s often remarked upon that a university degree is an absolutely ‘must’ when entering the job market, and even that won’t guarantee you a position – but that being said, what price are we now paying in our attempts to have a more educated workforce – and isn’t competition for places a good thing to force up standards?
No doubt our sincerest condolences go out to those who have been unable to make it through this year – perseverance is no doubt crucial in an ever more competitive environment. The question we ask of our readers on this, is how would you change the system, if you would at all? Think about it – comments are welcome.
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