University fees are rising - what do young people think?

Tuition fees for university students in Wales and England have risen to £9,535 per year, a £285 increase.

Maintenance loans have also increased, allowing students to borrow more for living costs.

This marks the second fee rise in Wales within a year, following a jump from £9,000 to £9,250 in September 2024.

When Wales announced the increase last December, Minister for Further and Higher Education Vikki Howells described it as a "difficult but necessary" decision.

BBC journalist Eleri Griffiths has been speaking to young people in Merthyr Tydfil to hear their views on whether university is still worth it.

Video filmed and edited by Erin Lister