Universities report record applications for the new academic session
Admissions offices say demand for science and technology courses is growing fastest.
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Several universities say they have received more applications for the coming academic session than in any previous year, with science, engineering and computing courses attracting the most interest.
Admissions officers said the rise reflects both population growth and a greater number of school leavers choosing to apply to more than one institution.
Pressure on places
Universities said places are limited by lecture-hall capacity and staffing rather than by demand. Some are extending evening classes and introducing online components to take in more students.
Student groups called for more investment in accommodation, which they said is already stretched in most university towns.
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