This Autumn’s Newsletter had us all running round as secondary school students made their return to class. For those clutching their personal statements in preparation for us sorting out their UCAS application, this year looks more problematic than ever.

Besides the new English tuition fee hikes at universities (some of which are already being ‘readjusted’ downwards), the Scottish universities are going through the turmoil of reorganization and a 3 year spending review.

Other ‘news’ includes findings that is reassuring that our students and clients say they still need us. As for becoming informed about what alternatives are now available, we thought you might want some relevant information on opportunities in Europe, in this case, Finland.

Finally, it’s often assumed that vocational degrees beat academic ones when it comes to employement rates. In the case of English degrees this would appear to be false. Nice to find a ‘trad’ subject holding its own.

Inequality in UK Universities continues

The numbers of those from poorer backgrounds going to university are still not increasing despite more and larger bursaries.
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Scottish Universities Rationalisation

What’s happening with the Scottish Parliament’s 3 year Spending Review?
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Other News

Finland has no university tuition fees, is it a real alternative to staying in the UK?
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Are Social Media the way forward to provide careers advice in the future?
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Are English degrees set to loose out to more vocational courses in the search for graduate employment?
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