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Unconditional university offers under review
Universities UK is conducting a review of university admissions practices to ensure they are "fair, transparent and operating in the best interests of students."
The review will collect evidence on how admissions practices work and to identify the main challenges linked to admissions and offer-making practices including unconditional and contextual offers.
It will review whether the 2004 Schwartz principles on fair admissions in higher education remain valid, and recommend best practice in offer making .
The 'Fair admissions review' advisory group will consist of UCAS, school, college, student, and university representatives. Its recommendations, due in spring 2020, will be informed by best practice from across the UK.
Alistair Jarvis, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said: "This review will establish the evidence, best practice and inform the debate around university admissions. It will determine whether different types of offers operate in the best interests of students and are fair to all. Universities will continue to make their own decisions on offers, but the review aims to build greater levels of transparency, trust and public understanding in admissions practices."
Clare Marchant, UCAS' Chief Executive, said: "We absolutely welcome the Universities UK review of admissions practices and look forward to working with the project advisory group to deliver meaningful recommendations. Students' best interests must be the paramount consideration for universities and colleges when making offers. It's essential that students are supported to make informed choices and the right decisions about their future."
Beth Linklater, Assistant Principal, Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke, and Chair of UCAS' Secondary Education Advisory Group, said: "Choosing a university course is one of the biggest decisions many young people will make. This review is an excellent opportunity to see how university admissions can be improved so that all applicants are able to find the university place which is right for them."
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