Hi,
I have too received the application form but I don't think I am going to apply: ok, they offer a part sponsorship, but you still need to fork out 33k. After that, maybe you get a job, fare enough, it is not worse than joining an integrated school, but you are tied for 3 years!?!?!?!
As most of you said it: what do they expect you to do? Sit and wait for three years?
Fair enough the situation is pretty bad now, but coming out with such a sponsorship I think is insulting, if they need 6 people than 6 get on the course, why sending more than you need and then ask them to wait? And let's not mention the £150 for the tests: "it is to cover the cost of the tests", well, I have a job right now and had a few before this one but never before going to an interview was I asked to pay to cover the costs!!!!!
Some companies know there are some desperate people (and I am one of them) who are ready to do almost anything to reach their goals and they take advantage of this.