Tag Archives: tuition fees

Link education with career. Make yourself employable.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by b4iapply

Before you apply for a university degree, choose carefully what to study and link your education with specific career options. The WRONG reasons to study a subject at University are: It’s one of my A-levels and I do ok It’s a very … Continue reading →

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Student loan: any idea how long it will take you to repay it?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by b4iapply

Most students will take a student loan in order to finance the increased tuition fees  of up to £9K per year (from 2012/13) for their studies. Any idea how long it will take you to repay your loan? It will all … Continue reading →

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Higher education: do the benefits outweigh the costs?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by b4iapply

I am a firm believer in higher education. You don’t only get an in-depth understanding in a specific field but you also learn many things that will be useful in a work-environment; you learn to think critically, to present your arguments in a … Continue reading →

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Before you apply: decide with the end in mind!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by b4iapply

If you switch on the TV or check the news online, you will find out that unemployment in the UK is currently 7.9%. Graduate unemployment has risen to 20% (Office for National Statistics). In other words, one in five UK university graduates who … Continue reading →

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