Wolverhampton University to charge £8,500 fees
Wednesday 4th May 2011, 11:02AM BST.
Students at the University of Wolverhampton will pay annual fees of up to £8,500 per year after changes to the way courses are funded.
The university, which has a campus at Priorslee in Telford, announced yesterday that it would charge the fee for full-time undergraduate courses – just below the maximum limit of £9,000 per annum – from September next year.
University-based foundation degrees, HNC and HND courses will charge £7,000 per year, subject to agreement with the Office for Fair Access.
Currently, full-time undergraduates pay £3,375 per year for their courses, while foundation, HND and HNC students pay £2,300.
The university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Caroline Gipps, said: “We have come to this decision after careful consideration with stakeholders and through conducting research amongst prospective students, their parents and careers advisors.
“The university delivers an exceptional student experience, including considerable employment support.
“I am confident that our whole package will represent an open and fair deal for future generations of students who choose to study at the University of Wolverhampton.”
Ken Harris, president of the university’s Students’ Union, said it would press for funding support for poorer students.
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Thats roughly inline with other uni’s in the area so in all fairness then why not
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I’m currently doing a Post Grad diploma at Wolverhampton Uni’s Business School. Possibly the worst experience of my life. The organisation within the school is appalling and some of the lecturing staff leave a lot to be desired.
If you’re considering this University, please do yourself a favour and go elsewhere. £8500 is a joke.
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There will be plenty of Welsh, Irish, Scottish and overseas students who can afford it and the present English graduates are all working on the minimum wage in retail anyway.
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