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IELTS Essay: Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students ...

Prompt

Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#university autonomy#academic freedom#student choice#educational planning#labor market alignment

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 favors either student autonomy or government planning; Band 9 examines how guidance differs from mandates and argues for informed choice within a structured system.

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Key concepts in this essay

Freedom of choice in education
Strategic workforce planning
Information asymmetry—students may not know what skills are valuable

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Ignoring expertise—governments may have valid reasons for directing supply (e.g., doctor shortages)
Romanticizing 'choice' without addressing that poor choices have costs
Not considering that some middle ground exists (steering without mandating)

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