Teesside students offered more places at university despite missed grades

Local universities in Teesside are offering greater flexibility this year, helping students secure places even without perfect results.

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00:00In the Northeast, about 30% of 18-year-olds went to university last year through UCAS.

00:07Tuition fees for English and Welsh students starting courses this autumn have risen to £9,535,

00:14with maintenance loans also increasing to help with living costs.

00:19Universities have made more offers to UK students in advance,

00:23meaning clearing may have fewer places than in previous years.

00:27Here in Teesside, local institutions, including Teesside University,

00:32continue to encourage applicants to get in touch if their grades fall slightly short.

00:37Across the UK, thousands of courses are listed in clearing, but popular programmes can fill up quickly.

00:44Careers advisors are recommending acting early, researching all available routes,

00:49including apprenticeships or foundation years,

00:52as well as seeking guidance from UCAS or schools to ensure students make informed choices about their next steps.