https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/jul/27/work-work-balance-how-to-juggle-a-job-with-postgraduate-studyThe Guardian recently ran  the report on the problems faced by post graduate students and how to manage their study whilst in employment.In response, Qualifi qualifications provide students with flexibility through the use of a blended learning delivery model; a model that enables you to work while you learn. Our approach helps students to avoid...Read More

https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2017/aug/18/if-degree-apprenticeships-are-to-widen-access-we-need-to-raise-awarenessNewspaper headlines, like the Guardian this week, have been dominated by A-level results and the fall in university acceptances. But few talked about the alternative higher education routes available to these students – specifically degree apprenticeships. These valuable programmes could play a major role in widening participation in higher education, plugging the UK’s widening skills...Read More

Many of Qualifi’s UK regulated qualifications are now recognised for Advanced learning Loans. Additional information relating to student eligibility for Advanced Learning Loans can be found here https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/overviewFor more information on our qualifications please contact us.Read More

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-40959225University tuition fees are an “unsustainable Ponzi scheme” and should be radically reformed, Theresa May’s former chief of staff has said. Nick Timothy likened the fees system in England to the well-known investment scam.Tony Blair’s Labour government was the first to introduce fees for university students in 1998. Before that, the cost had been met...Read More

Jo Johnson, Higher Education Minister in the UK has advised that students cannot be taken for granted by universities – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2017/08/17/students-will-no-longer-taken-granted-universities-made-sure/ Jo outlines: “While University may not be the right choice for everyone, including those who want to learn (and earn) on the job including apprenticeships, the proportion of young people on their way to higher education,...Read More

Our qualification pathways allow progression to a final Honours Degree as well as Post Graduate Masters Degree exemptions with our University partners either in the UK or USA. Qualifi provide flexible learning pathways so that students can succeed and achieve their qualifications both on a full and part time basis.We engage with employers to encourage a learning organisation...Read More

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/17/britain-universities-comprehensives-academic-selection“Young people now graduate with an average debt of more than £50,000, which three-quarters of them will never pay off. So the vast majority will spend most of their working lives effectively paying an extra 9p off income tax for every pound they earn over £21,000…if we focus on how higher education is funded to...Read More

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-related-exports-and-transnational-education-activityA new study released last month by the Department for Education  found that UK education “exports” raised £18.8bn a year in 2014.Two-thirds of the earnings came in the form of tuition, expenses and research fees paid to British universities. Fees for independent schools accounted for £800m a year, while language schools accounted for £1.8bn.Living expenses...Read More

Full article here – https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/oct/14/student-loans-former-education-secretary-morgan-to-lead-inquiryExtracts below:Nicky Morgan, the former education secretary, is to lead an inquiry into the rising costs of the controversial student loans system in England and its possible replacement by a graduate tax. “Student loan debt is projected to be around £160bn within six years, and the government has announced that it will...Read More

Many Qualifi qualifications qualify for a Student Loan Company loan.With the new academic year starting in the next couple of months, the Student Loans Company is busy getting student finances ready.This year, over one million students across England and Wales have already applied for their finance. But if you’re not quite as organised, there’s still time...Read More