Useless degrees

Never said it was.

Never said what was what? I'm guessing you mean my statement that you stated that more student = shittier education. In which case, I think you did? I think I actually quoted it. Put it in bold, even ;)

I think you're missing the point with that statement. I think the fewer numbers on post grad courses compared to undergrad are more because of the fewer places than any merit of the higher education.

I'm not sure how you measure merit in this case. I'm speaking of education for educations sake (academics). I am not saying that the higher level degree you have, the more capable you will be in any particular mundane money-making job (i.e., that is not a merit of higher education, although it may actually be a reality).

My point is that the pool of students thins as expectations increase.

Also, would you care to explain how better HE = fewer students?

Higher expectations are likely to results in fewer students, assuming equality of capability when it comes to academics is a myth (which I'm pretty sure it is).

Also, the fact that HE numbers have increased almost every year and now reside at almost 50%?

You want me to explain this? Or you're telling me this? As far as I can tell this is just a fact posing as a question.

Also, everything I said is true, at least in the context of UAL. Numbers have gone up while quality has gone down, because money is king. Cut costs is easiest if you cut the education provided (teacher hours, lectures, access to workshops, technicians), bump up numbers to increase revenue.

So more students =/= shittier education? It's just a symptom of the "money is king" disease? In which case I agree completely. Although, not all symptoms are bad. I stand by my belief that people should have access to higher education if they want to give it a go.