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Demand for course places is triple national average
Applications to study at the University of Bedfordshire are up by 35 per cent compared to last year, more than three times the national average.
While the average UK university saw a rise of 11.6 per cent in the number of students applying for full-time courses, the rise in those wanting to study at the University of Bedfordshire has prompted its vice chancellor to call for more funding for extra places.
Professor Les Ebdon CBE, who is also chair of the university think-tank million+, said: "It is unsurprising that a record number of people want to study at university. Attainment and aspiration are rising and the labour market remains difficult.
"Nationally, the largest increase in applications is from people over 25 who want to start courses which will help them re-focus their careers. Even for younger people, the 15 per cent increase in applications confirms that there is a real willingness to gain a graduate qualification rather than join the unemployment queue.
"We are delighted so many students want to come to Bedfordshire to study and it is no surprise given our high-quality teaching, employability record and the fantastic new Campus Centre opening this autumn in Luton.
"But my concern is for those students who will be unable to find a place.
"Instead of fining universities if they recruit more students than they have been allocated, the government should fund additional places in 2010 if they want to be serious about their commitment to social mobility."
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