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Are universities creating a ‘gaming system’ for niche, high-point courses?

Last year over 20 undergraduate courses determined their entry by random selection. With the numb...

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07.30 11 May 2026


Are universities creating a ‘gaming system’ for niche, high-point courses?


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07.30 11 May 2026


Last year over 20 undergraduate courses determined their entry by random selection. With the number of students reaching maximum points growing over the past few years, we talk to Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless about the impacts of this. 


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