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Are arts degrees worth studying?

Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has vowed to axe “low-earning degrees” if he wins the battle for Number 10 – meaning subjects like art, drama and humanities are potentially on the block in the UK. Are there benefits to studying an arts degree? With...

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07.00 12 Aug 2022


Are arts degrees worth studying?


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Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has vowed to axe “low-earning degrees” if he wins the battle for Number 10 – meaning subjects like art, drama and humanities are potentially on the block in the UK. Are there benefits to studying an arts degree?

With reaction to this Shane spoke to Eimear McGovern, Assistant News Editor with the Belfast Telegraph.


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