Ed2000uk, I suppose I am in a similar position as yourself. I too have recently graduated with a good degree in IT and like yourself was in the middle of applying for BA before 11/10. I am under the opinion that things will pick up in the next year or so but I don't expect any sponsorship schemes to be running for quite a few years yet. I have been very lucky however to secure a loan for a ab initio course starting soon thanks to very supportive parents who have guaranteed a substancial amount for me. I am under the opinion that in two years time the situation in the industry will have improved and that there will be sufficient jobs available for the low timers.