File photo dated 12/10/11 of a general view of students wearing mortar boards and gowns after graduating as would-be students are more likely to decide where to go to university based on job opportunities rather than the prospect of a decent social life. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday March 11, 2014. Almost two thirds (63%) of university applicants say that improving their work chances or pursuing a specific vocation was their main reason for going into higher education, according to a new poll by Which? But less than 1% said that their number one reason for studying for a degree was to have a good social life. See PA story EDUCATION Universities. Photo credit should read: Chris Radburn/PA Wire
%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%Would-be students are more likely to decide where to go to university based on job opportunities rather than the prospect of a decent social life.
Almost two thirds (63%) of university applicants say that improving their work chances or pursuing a specific vocation was their main reason for going into higher education, according to a new poll by Which?
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