Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
University is a popular option for school leavers amid a dismal economic climate. The recession encouraged a large number of Britons to apply for undergraduate courses in the past three years. Although universities and colleges are trying to meet this demand by increasing student places, budget constraints are putting many institutions to the test. Rising unemployment has contributed to a record number of course applications, leading to fears that tens of thousands of young people will miss out on a course place. Pressure on public finances has caused the government to reduce higher education funding from 2010-11 to 2012-13. Higher education institutions are now implementing a range of strategies to cut their costs in response to the change. Revenue is forecast to rise by 3.3%.. purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
The main programme of study offered by the industry is the first degree, which accounted for over 71.4% of qualifications granted at the undergraduate level in 2010-11. The industry also offers the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate, Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education, foundation courses, National Vocational Qualification and Scottish Vocational Qualification (levels 4 and 5) and diplomas, certificates and professional qualifications at the undergraduate level.
Other undergraduate qualifications represent about 28.6% of undergraduate courses. These qualifications are equivalent to and below first degree level... purchase to read more