Journey to a Million
UCAS projects that there could be up to a million higher education applicants in a single year in 2030, up from almost three quarters of a million today.
In response to its projections, UCAS, in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, is launching a national debate - highlighting the key challenges and opportunities created by increased demand during this potential Journey to a Million.
About the essay collection
See all our projections for 2030.
Clare Marchant, Chief Executive, UCAS
Read essays from education leaders across the UK.
The Five Big Challenges
Read essays on the five big challenges that we face with Journey to a Million.
What will the Journey to a Million mean for access to higher education?
What innovations need to be made to accommodate the Million?
How can we support students in an increasingly competitive landscape?
As competition grows, what needs to happen to maintain the quality and breadth of choice for students?
How can the education sector work innovatively and collaboratively to offer a high-quality experience to all students?
What actions do we need to take now to make sure that the sector rises to the challenge presented by the Journey to a Million?