8th December 2005, 05:24 PM
Well it might be that as well of course, but I think wider things going on in the university world are also responsible. Remember that the main income generator for universities is not UK-based undergraduates but overseas postgraduates.
I do agree that the introduction of fees and loans is also having an impact on non-vocational degrees. I remember when I did my degree getting a grant and being allowed to claim housing benefit over the summer enabled me to get experience in digging rather than working in Burger King. This option is not open to todays students.
I do agree that the introduction of fees and loans is also having an impact on non-vocational degrees. I remember when I did my degree getting a grant and being allowed to claim housing benefit over the summer enabled me to get experience in digging rather than working in Burger King. This option is not open to todays students.