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a bit more on this courtesy of the independent.
Students applying for university this year are likely to be more selective in their choice of studies, opting for degree courses which they consider to be "worth it" in terms of time and money investment, according to new research.
The findings, released the day before around 300,000 students receive their A-level results and the start of the University Clearing period, are expected to have a knock-on effect on the Clearing process and dropout rates.
"Questions of employability upon graduation are regarded as highly important", the study concluded. "It can be expected that prospective students will be more selective in their choice of studies, which might have a knock-on effect on the clearing process and dropout rates."
The study, performed by Oxford University, found that the increase of tuition fees to up to £9000 per year has increased concerns about debt among students, with many not expecting to be able to pay back the full amount of their debt at all.
However, the study also found that students are still likely to make their choice of degree subject based on interest rather than financial expectations.