Yorkshire students offered more places but face higher costs

Universities in Yorkshire are taking more students despite missed grades, with tuition fees now higher.

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00:00In Yorkshire and the Humber, about 32% of 18-year-olds entered university last year through UCAS.

00:07Students starting courses this year will pay tuition fees of £9,535,

00:13while maintenance loans have been raised to help cover living costs.

00:18Universities have made more offers to UK students ahead of results,

00:22meaning clearing is expected to be smaller than in previous years.

00:25In Leeds and the wider region, institutions such as Leeds Beckett and the University of Leeds

00:30are encouraging applicants to speak directly to admissions teams if they narrowly miss their grades.

00:36Experts say universities are eager to recruit students as international numbers fluctuate,

00:42giving local applicants more flexibility.

00:44Across the UK, thousands of courses are still listed in clearing, but spaces may be taken quickly.

00:49Careers advisors recommend early planning, direct contact with universities

00:53and exploring foundation courses or apprenticeships as alternative routes into higher education.