Rishi Sunak sets out plan to cut 'underperforming' university degrees if elected

Rishi Sunak sets out plan to cut 'underperforming' university degrees if elected

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The video discusses the benefits of apprenticeships over traditional university education, highlighting that many university degrees do not provide financial benefits and leave graduates in non-graduate jobs. It emphasizes the need for regulatory scrutiny of underperforming degrees and proposes funding for 100,000 new apprenticeships. The video contrasts this approach with the Labour Party's stance, which favors university education over apprenticeships.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative to university does the speaker suggest as a viable option for many people?

Vocational training

High-quality apprenticeships

Self-study programs

Online courses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what percentage of graduates are in jobs that do not require a degree?

One in four

One in two

One in five

One in three

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the speaker propose to address underperforming university degrees?

Offer more scholarships

Increase tuition fees

Close down universities

Empower regulators to assess degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many new apprenticeships does the speaker plan to fund?

50,000

150,000

75,000

100,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Labour Party's stance on apprenticeships according to the speaker?

They want to maintain the current number of apprenticeships

They want to double the number of apprenticeships

They want to eliminate apprenticeships

They want to halve the number of apprenticeships