Higher living costs and economic instability have prompted four in ten students to supplement their university degree with a part-time job. A new survey shows 42 per cent will be in some form of employment when term starts in autumn. The fifth annual Student Living Index, published by NatWest, discovered that finances were also a consideration when choosing the location of their further education establishment. Five per cent said cost of living was a factor in their decision, with Plymouth and Exeter proving the cheapest and most expensive universities respectively. Mark Worthington, head of student banking at NatWest, says: 'Students are increasingly aware of the wider economic climate and this is filtering down into their decisions when they are choosing their university and also when deciding whether to take a part-time job during term time.' In related news, a recent report published by Universities UK suggests that a drop in student numbers because of money worries and the rising popularity of technology-assisted and distance learning could lead to the closure of some institutions. ...
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Higher living costs and economic instability have prompted four in ten students to supplement their university degree with a part-time job. A new survey shows 42 per cent will be in some form of employment when term starts in autumn. The fifth annual Student Living Index, published by NatWest, discovered that finances were also a consideration when choosing the location of their further education establishment. Five per cent said cost of living was a factor in their decision, with Plymouth and Exeter proving the cheapest and most expensive universities respectively. Mark Worthington, head of student banking at NatWest, says: 'Students are increasingly aware of the wider economic climate and this is filtering down into their decisions when they are choosing their university and also when deciding whether to take a part-time job during term time.' In related news, a recent report published by Universities UK suggests that a drop in student numbers because of money worries and the rising popularity of technology-assisted and distance learning could lead to the closure of some institutions. ...