Some English Universities have a drop out rate of 67% as pressure grows to change the tuition fees system

The transcript discusses the ongoing debate about the value of university degrees amidst high tuition fees and significant dropout rates. It highlights specific courses with alarming dropout statistics and the systematic issues within certain universities. The government, represented by Jo Johnson, urges universities to address these issues to ensure value for money. Political parties, including Labour and the Conservatives, have differing views on how to handle tuition fees, with Labour proposing to abolish them and the Conservatives considering other measures.

What is the main concern regarding university degrees as discussed in the first section?

• The quality of education provided by universities

• The high cost of tuition fees and lack of job opportunities

• The increasing number of universities

• The length of university courses

Which university had a 67% dropout rate in a marketing and consumer psychology course?

• Wrexham University

• Sunderland University

• University of East London

• Middlesex University

What does the universities Minister urge universities to do?

• Ensure value for money for students and taxpayers

• Focus on research activities

• Reduce the number of courses

• Increase tuition fees

What political promise did Jeremy Corbyn make regarding tuition fees?

• To reduce tuition fees by half

• To abolish tuition fees altogether

• To maintain the current fee structure

• To increase tuition fees

What is the main financial concern for students as discussed in the last section?

• The burden of tuition fees

• Rising interest rates

• High living costs

• Lack of scholarships