Tuition fees- Value for money?

GoldenEye

My degree took up 25 hours a week and you were expected to put in the same amount of study in your free time. So 50 hours in total.

It doesn’t matter if you have a degree, MSc and a PhD from a red-brick university you WILL NOT walk into a job straight after graduation. People that think and say this have got it all wrong. You have to work very hard. Employers want candidates with good communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills and a good work ethic. Students should have work experience related to their degree and future career. It’s a small price to pay… Work very hard for 3-4 years and the rewards should come slowly.

I agree with pixiedust. I think the emphasis should be on apprenticeships as you can still study for a degree later. If I was to give advice to younger people I would say really consider the worth of a university degree.

Gemmzie

I think that depends on your degree. Okay I'm a slightly older younger student (started at 20) but my degree is very vocational and I get a nationally recognised professional qualification too.

I think people need to think harder about what degree they are doing, and where they want it to go. A career plan won't suddenly smack you in the face on graduation day.