UK Education Is No Longer a Good Investment

A recent survey carried out by a charity Edge revealed that over 30% of middle class families believe that higher education in Great Britain is no longer a good investment option.

As such, parents are determined that the cost of education is too and that the knowledge students get is not worth it. Parents truly believe that a degree no longer offers students the start in life it did years ago.

Let us remind that maximum tuition fees will be raised from 3,290 to 9,000 pounds in 2012.

In the opinion of Lord Baker, chairman of the Edge charity, "more children should pursue practical courses, such as apprenticeships, as an alternative to higher education." He highlighted that “The vocational route equips young people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.”

The survey was carried out among 500 families with an income of 15,000-40,000 pounds.

A separate research performed earlier by the Universities UK revealed that almost 30% of parents do not understand the changes that are going to e introduced next year.

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