On the news today was a piece about Staffordshire University and the diversity of courses they offer. They followed under graduates studying theme park management and filmed them at Alton Towers.
Am I out of kilter with this, but i feel this is yet another example of universities extracting £9k tuition fees from students when offering what is a useless degree? I assume (but don't know) that the entry requirements are very low or unconditional.
I feel sad for these young people who I think are being totally conned, being saddled with huge debts and expecting to leave university and have a realistic opportunity to apply for graduate level roles, when in reality probably won't even be considered (unless the role is actually in a theme park!). I employ people and the ones with what I class as Mickey Mouse degrees usually get sifted straight away which having given feedback when asked is sad and disheartening for them.
The reality is that if they are academically not suited to a quality degree, they are better suited to obtaining an apprenticeship and decent work experience.
AIBU?