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UK students and recent graduates: share your views on going to university

We would like to hear from recent graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degree According to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who believe a university degree is not worth the time and money has jumped from 14% in 2005 to 34% in 2025. The survey found that younger graduates, with experience of the fee system, are more disillusioned than those who did not pay fees. We would like to hear from recent graduates and current students about their views on going to university. As a graduate, do you feel your degree was worth it, financially or otherwise? Did you decide against going to university? If so, why? If you’re a student and are thinking about your options we’d like to hear from you too. You can share your views in this form or by messaging us. We will contact you before we use any of your submission. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact yo

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Student loan inquiry begins as a third of people say university degree not worth it

An inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England has begun, with evidence from student organisations and experts. The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and…

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Student loan inquiry begins as a third of people say university degree not worth it

An inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England has begun, with evidence from student organisations and experts. The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings…

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UK students and recent graduates: share your views on going to university

We would like to hear from recent graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degree According to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who…

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An inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England has begun, with evidence from student organisations and experts. The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and…

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We would like to hear from recent graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degree According to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who believe a university…

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