University admissions decline for the third consecutive year as rising costs leave young people searching for alternatives. While students may worry about career prospects without a traditional degree, new research from Cambridge Advance Online suggests a more positive outlook: Over half (53.6%) of job listings that specify educational requirements do not mandate any type of degree, highlighting more flexible career entry points. Nearly three-quarters (72.4%) of people in England and Wales lack a degree or equivalent qualification, including 47.4% of managers, directors, and senior officials. Alternative education paths are on the rise, with 3.1 million people in further education –…