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February 9th, 2010 "University applications reach record levels"  More than 200,000 would-be students are likely to be left without a place at a UK university this year as undergraduate applications reach record levels for the fourth year running. Applications are almost a fifth up on last year, according to an article from the Guardian. So far, more than 570,000 students have applied for a place at university this autumn, an increase of more than 100,000 on the same time in 2009.
According to the Guardian, it is predicted that more than 200,000 will not be accepted on to an undergraduate degree course if applications continue to come in at the same rate. “At RDI, we have seen a sharp rise in applications as students look at online learning as a real alternative to gaining a university education. Many are reporting that the uncertainty regarding available places at traditional universities as well as the expense of fees and living costs means that our online learning courses offer a realistic alternative route to gaining a degree."
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