Students' perceptions of tuition fees: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Galvin, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4526-7529, Nieuwenhuis, Marlon, Phillips, Bethan, Thain, Lynsey and Kokkori, Christina 2015. Students' perceptions of tuition fees: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 10 (2) , pp. 1-15. 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18981

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Abstract

Aims: In light of the changes to tuition fees introduced by the UK government in 2010, the present study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how students perceive their tuition fees. Methodology: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to gain a deeper understanding of students’ perceptions of tuition fees. Results: Two superordinate themes describing the fairness of tuition fees and the impact of the change in legislation on perceptions emerged from the analysis. In addition, findings revealed that a lack of knowledge regarding tuition fees appears to increase stress in the students. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that more responsibility should lie with institutions to educate their students about their finances, with possible benefits for student wellbeing and satisfaction. We also draw caution to policy and structural changes within universities that may occur to meet the increasing demands of students.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Undergraduate students; tuition fees; UK higher education; student finances; student health.
Publisher:	Sciencedomain International
ISSN:	2278-0998
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Date of Acceptance:	16 June 2015
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2024 07:29
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/74365

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