Which? Report Criticises Universities for Unfair Changes
The consumer group Which? has published a report revealing that students are routinely subjected to unfair changes to their university courses.
These changes can occur after enrolment or even between years during a student’s degree. Which? found that 6 in 10 students have experienced course modifications such as changes to modules, location of teaching, or even their degree titles.
Even more worryingly, 12% of us students are said to have experienced an increase in tuition fees either part-way through an academic year or between years. As students can now be charged up to £9,000 per year, this has led to claims that the higher education system is turning into a consumer market.
Which? asserts that many of the London universities are guilty of unfair course changes (thankfully the report...