Independent Commission on Fees says raising undergraduate fees to £9000 has been major contributor to ‘very concerning’ drop in numbersThe collapse in section-time and mature students studying at universities in England threatens social mobility and economic performance and must be urgently addressed, according to a report into the effect of raising tuition fees.
The Independent Commission on Fees said raising the cost of undergraduate tuition to £9000 a year has led to “a significant and sustained fall in section-time students and mature students”. It added: “We believe that the original fee regime is a major contributory factor.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com