Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
newsAug 14, 202440:22pending

Is going to university really worth it?

The Daily T

About this episode

As thousands of students get ready to receive their A-Level results, many of them will be considering heading to university. But with universities strapped for cash and offering what some would call 'Micky Mouse' degrees that don't lead to job offers, is it really worth it?


Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner speak to Robert Halfon, Former Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education, about universities' financial challenges and why degree apprenticeships are the way forward. 


Plus, Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant on the biggest development of the year in the Ukraine-Russia war and why Zelensky has caught Putin napping.


University students can now enjoy full access to The Telegraph completely free of charge. If you are a student or know a student, they can unlock everything on our website and app by visiting telegraph.co.uk/studentsub and entering a valid student email address.


Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Video Producer: Luke Goodsall

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

Original music by Goss Studio


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get every episode summarized

Each time The Daily T publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

No transcript yet

This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.

Is going to university really worth it?

The Daily T

0:00
40:22

More episodes

More from The Daily T

View all episodes →