Policy Briefing

Guaranteeing sustainable investment in higher education

05 Feb 2019

The media speculation in November 2018 regarding the outcomes of the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding focused on a reduction in the tuition fee that could be charged for certain subjects. The press reports on the leaks were not entirely clear, but the lowering of fee caps to £6,500 or £7,500 per year were a feature. 

A lower fee means less investment for universities. This will damage the quality of the experience that students receive. It may even affect the financial sustainability of some universities that play a crucial role in their localities and regions.

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