2009 Ucas University subjects popularity released

[amir_j]

Fine art leads the way with a 129.3% increase, Finance, economics, Law all down...


http://timesonline.typepad.com/schoolgate/2010/02/...

[Mikeyboy]

Don't read too much into that.
There has been a lot of people applying for/going to University to do what they wanted to do the first time around rather than what they thought would make them the most money in the long run.
And despite what people may think Universities aren't actually about creating the next generation of bankers/accountants/barristers.

[Timmy35]

Mikeyboy said:

despite what people may think Universities aren't actually about creating the next generation of bankers/accountants/barristers.

More like about delaying entry into the world of unemployment and learning to drink these days.

[b2dan]

Funny that Fine Art applications have gone up 129% but they're closing down the Fine Art department at Cumbria university even though it's the only course that's turning a profit.

[lightningghost]

Timmy35 said:

More like about delaying entry into the world of unemployment and learning to drink these days.

Amen to that!


LG - KCL Fresher 2010.

[parakitaMol.]

b2dan said:

Funny that Fine Art applications have gone up 129% but they're closing down the Fine Art department at Cumbria university even though it's the only course that's turning a profit.

Students don't care that it's turning a profit though. It won't make it an attractive institution in their eyes when applying.

[voyds9]

b2dan said:

Funny that Fine Art applications have gone up 129% but they're closing down the Fine Art department at Cumbria university even though it's the only course that's turning a profit.

That's exactly why they are closing it down, if it makes a profit they will probably find that funding gets cut.

[parakitaMol.]

voyds9 said:

b2dan said:

Funny that Fine Art applications have gone up 129% but they're closing down the Fine Art department at Cumbria university even though it's the only course that's turning a profit.

That's exactly why they are closing it down, if it makes a profit they will probably find that funding gets cut.

Why would you make such an idiotic statement?

Student (per head) revenue from Government is partially collected at the start of each academic year (upon registration - ie who turns up and not before) - and then a later tranche is distributed (IIRC in Spring term) according to who is still attending - because attrition during first term of academic year is at it's highest.

If a department secures additional non-statutory funding from other sources, such as Trusts, Foundations, Sponsorships and Grants then it is highly unlikely it will be 'taken away'.

[limpsfield]

Timmy35 said:

Mikeyboy said:

despite what people may think Universities aren't actually about creating the next generation of bankers/accountants/barristers.

More like about delaying entry into the world of unemployment and learning to drink these days.

Because of course it was massively different 20 years ago..

[Mikeyboy]

Timmy35 said:

Mikeyboy said:

despite what people may think Universities aren't actually about creating the next generation of bankers/accountants/barristers.

More like about delaying entry into the world of unemployment and learning to drink these days.

Hey Timmy, I thought you'd joined the ciudad juarez cartels and made your fortune. how are ya?