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Should we scrap ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees?

The UK Prime Minister has said that one in eight degrees are ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees, and that...

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12.30 29 May 2024


Should we scrap ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees?


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12.30 29 May 2024


The UK Prime Minister has said that one in eight degrees are ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees, and that they’ll be shut down. 

He said they’ll use the money saved from fewer tuition fees to fund extra apprenticeships. 

Is this a good idea? Or snobbery?

Andrea is joined by listeners to get their thoughts.


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