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Is a Degree Worth the Paper that It is Written On?

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Starting a four year university degree costs money. It costs to keep out of the job market and pay for books and accommodation and it costs the university thousands of pounds to educate the student.

Is it worth it? Sixth year school student Robin Drummond delves into the true cost of a degree, and asks whether it could be done differently.

Produced by Lucy Lloyd. Show less

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