I have put together the ratios of applications to accepts for degrees in languages and related fields below (source UCAS). Students had six choices until 2007, then five choices from 2008.
The ratios are not necessarily indicative of 'applicants per place' as the number of availableplaces is not part of the equation. However, it is probably reasonable to suppose that subjects with a higher applications to accepts ratio are more competitive, all other things being equal.
As promised here are the applicants and accepts from the UCAS data (2005-2010). I am planning to put this into a better format for the LLAS Centre website.
Please note than some categories may include students not studying languages e.g. American Studies, Science combinations with arts/ humanities/languages.
Definitions: Accepted applicants (accepts): Successful UCAS applicants. The numbers of accepted applicants are close, but not necessarily identical, to the numbers who actually enrol. Applications: Up to 2007 entry, each applicant could make up to six applications to different courses and/or institutions. From 2008 entry onwards, each applicant may make up to five applications. Ratio: approximate number of application per place.
Applications and accepts
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Applications for Languages
.Some categories may include students not studying languages e.g. American Studies, Science combinations with arts/ humanities/languages. Definitions: Accepted applicants (accepts): Successful UCAS applicants. The numbers of accepted applicants are close, but not necessarily identical, to the numbers who actually enrol. Applications: Up to 2007 entry, each applicant could make up to six applications to different courses and/or institutions. From 2008 entry onwards, each applicant may make up to five applications. Ratio: approximate number of application per place.
