| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re Brillian article - | |
| Posted by: | Emma Thatcher | |
| Date/Time: | 11/11/10 11:29:00 |
| Really? Or does some blame have to fall on the previous government for expanding the further education system and the expectation of further education beyond the level at which it could be provided free of charge? I disagree with a blanket increase in tuition fees without a clear breakdown of where they are going and what level of government subsidy has been accounted for; but if government funding for further education has to be spread more thinly because of the sheer breadth and number of courses and universities available then there has to be an element of paying for this choice, either through taxes or through tuition fees. I am fortunate that I was the last of a generation that received a free university education, my younger sister was amongst the first generation to have to pay tuition fees. When I went to university it was accepted that some people would go into tertiary education while other would go straight to work or into 'vocational training' (and I would say the split was 50/50 even at my grammar school). Now it seems that everyone needs (is entitled to?) a degree: surely this doesn't play to the strengths of each individual? And it certainly doesn't provide a 'diversified' workforce... |