The introduction of top-up fees in England and Wales last year created an “exceptionally complex” student funding system that is almost impossible to understand, according to research.Some students have been put off applying because the funding system is now among the most complex in the world, says the report by the consultancy London Economics, commissioned […]

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Medics and Dentistry students are the top earners, with those taking degrees in the arts and humanities tending to earn less

Graduate
Non-graduate

1
Medicine
£31,079
-

2
Dentistry
£27,865
-

3
General Engineering
£23,169
£15,620

4
Economics
£23,060
£15,906

5
Veterinary Medicine
£22,498
£16,333

6
Mechanical Engineering
£21,331
£15,814

7
Mathematics
£20,898
£14,493

8
Physics & Astronomy
£20,538
£13,398

9
Civil Engineering
£20,466
£13,471

10
Nursing
£20,383
£18,500

11
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
£20,355
£14,977

12
Computer Science
£20,148
£15,580

13
Business Studies
£19,374
£15,054

14
Education
£19,359
£12,624

15
Politics
£19,342
£13,882

16
German
£19,248
£14,330

17
Accounting & Finance
£18,846
£15,023

18
Chemistry
£18,523
£13,271

19
French
£18,443
£14,715

20
History
£18,292
£13,346

21
Geology
£17,856
£13,809

22
Law
£17,831
£14,137

23
Geography
£17,751
£13,371

24
Music
£17,695
£13,254

25
Iberian Languages
£17,537
£15,078

26
Sociology
£17,235
£13,649

27
English
£17,229
£13,247

28
Biological Sciences
£16,871
£13,240

29
Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation Sport and Tourism
£16,837
£13,690

30
Psychology
£16,697
£13,473

31
Art & Design
£16,218
£12,726

32
Drama, Dance >& Cinematics
£16,082
£13,152

Source: Hesa 2004/05 DLHE return

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Cambridge University - where just 28% of applications result in an offer - has admitted it is growing ‘desperate’ for more applicants to its computer science courses.Applications to study the subject have dramatically dropped since the start of the decade. In 2000, 500 students applied and 100 were accepted. Last year, 210 applied and 70 […]

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Do not underestimate the capabilities of certain members of the family.
Here is an eye-opener, enjoy the video.

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Have you ever wondered which graduates enter into employment three (3) years after graduation?
Here is an idea!

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Fifteen asylum seekers have taken up the chance to go to university following a controversial decision by the Scottish government to wave their tuition fees.It was feared that young refugees, who are not allowed to work and who get an allowance of just £30 a week, were being deprived of the chance of further education […]

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