hmmmmm..........

Surely it is What are we expecting from the degree?

It is study of and examination in a branch of music which happens to be folk.

Do English degree holders all go on to become writers etc. I know a chemist who is an accountant........

What do Sandra Kerr and the others academics tutoring and lecturing on the course see as it's aims and aspirations.?

Lets not all talk b*ll*x about what we think lets try and have an informed discussion. A degree in anything merely opens doors it does not guarantee entry and acceptance - in any field!

BTW I work in a University and have known many students over the years some of whom used their degrees in a vocational manner, others (one in particular) after working many years in poor jobs not demanding high academic standards re trained and became a physiotherapist - so much for a joint English and German degree!

What I am saying really is lets keep it all in perspective the aim is not to turn out a new Waterson, Carthy, Coe, Rusby or Kirkpatrick is it?

How many mainstream performers hold music degrees in their chosen art form?

Andy