Have you ever wondered how the price tag on a degree reflects the changing soul of university life? Roger Brown and Helen Carasso provide a masterclass in critical analysis regarding the neoliberal transformation of higher education in England. By tracing the shift from public service to market-driven enterprise, the authors explore what happens when students are treated as consumers and institutions are run like businesses. This book navigates the tensions between academic freedom, quality of instruction, and the financial pressures that now dominate campus life. Ideal for those working in or studying higher education, this research offers a clear-eyed perspective on the consequences of commercialisation. The authors provide a compelling account of how we arrived at our current system and what this means for the future of learning. Dive deep into the political and economic forces at play and gain a clearer understanding of the challenges facing English universities today.