Students urged to ‘take stock’ before accepting degree places on lower grades

Universities UK said this year’s admissions round was ‘a bit of a buyer’s market’ (Chris Ison/PA) - (PA Wire)

Students should “take stock” and think carefully before accepting a degree place on lower entry grades, a university sector chief has said.

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results on Thursday, with many finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.