CAO: Harris welcomes reduction in number of courses offered by 'cruel' random selection

Last year, 47 courses went to random selection which sees entry to a course determined by a lottery. The number fell significantly to 17 courses this year
CAO: Harris welcomes reduction in number of courses offered by 'cruel' random selection

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said there is more accommodation capacity than last year, with over 990 more student beds owned by colleges in addition to 2,000 private accommodation beds.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has welcomed the “very significant reduction” in the number of courses offered by “cruel” random selection.

Last year, 47 courses went to random selection which sees entry to a course determined by a lottery. The number fell significantly to 17 courses this year.

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