McDonald’s have teamed together with another big business company to award their own qualifications that are equal to GCSEs, A levels and other such qualifications.

McDonald’s will train their employees for a certificate in basic shift management, recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). They will provide degrees in subjects such as fast-food restaurant management, and trainees will learn about the day-to-day running of a restaurant, including finance, hygiene and human resources.

Critics claim that the worth of “McGCSEs” could devalue academic qualifications and cast doubt on whether they would be recognised outside the companies concerned.

It is good to know that if shit hits the fan and I don’t manage to graduate from university in a year, it’s bye bye to those tasty McNuggets I am oh-so fond of, and hello McA-Levels…!!!