Exeter students to sue over course cuts
Following Exeter University's decision to close its chemistry and music departments from next year, students who will potentially be affected by the cutting of courses have decided to take legal action.
The cuts, announced in December, could see the loss of 130 jobs and the upheaval of hundreds of Exeter students as the university struggles with a £4.5 million deficit. Whilst Exeter has offered those students whose courses will be disrupted an offer of up to £3,500 for relocation, this proposition is not enough for those who believe Exeter is in breach of its contractual obligations.
A solicitor acting on behalf of a group of students at the university believes students should "consider their position very carefully" and take into account the potential long term affects of the decision.
In what arguably could appear to be a way of attracting business from students, this same solicitor urges those affected to take into account the loss of earnings they might incur due to their courses being put back by a year. If this line of thinking is to be taken into consideration, a compensation amount of £3,500 would not constitute as a fair settlement for a year's loss in employment.
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