Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper crop of top A-level grades
Summary
A record number of UK students earned top A-level grades this year, but many have been unable to secure places in their preferred university courses. Universities, facing limited spaces and strict intake limits, have asked some students to defer their studies or accept alternative courses due to higher competition and course closures.Key Facts
- Nearly one-third of A-level results in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland were top grades (A and A*).
- Universities rejected more students who narrowly missed higher grades, increasing competition for places.
- Cardiff University asked some students in certain programs to defer until 2027 due to too many qualifying applicants.
- Geography courses at Exeter’s Cornwall campus were closed, forcing students to change courses or move to a different campus.
- 73% of students received firm university offers this year, lower than 76% in recent years.
- A record 23,000 students have deferred their university places this year.
- The share of students placed in their first-choice courses dropped to 79%, down from 82% last year.
- Selective universities increased applications by almost 10% but only raised offers by 5%, tightening admissions.
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