Scots studentnumbers up

THE number of Scots being accepted to study at university in their home country is up by 287, new figures have revealed.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Dec 2012, 12:00 BST

UCAS statistics showed a one per cent increase in 2012/13.

Education Secretary Michael Russell said: “Access to university in Scotland is based on the ability to learn, not the ability to pay. We want all Scots who have the ability to achieve a degree to attend university and that’s why we will introduce the best package of financial support in the UK next year.