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For this student, it said the school had neither provided good value for money nor delivered the service that had been agreed.

As universities cut back there is a risk to the student experience - this year the largest annual study of undergraduates found only 36% in England thought their course was good or very good value for money.

But Sam believes his course still represents good value, because each hour of lectures or seminars also comprises three hours of external study.

Andy Davies, originally from Risca but living in the south west of England said the £30.99 subscription is "good value for money".

However, even if a product may seem like good value for money, for some, spending more than £200 on an advent calendar is simply a luxury they cannot afford.