Should the tax-payer pay for mickey mouse courses in University?

I dont think so, but dont take my word for it, see what Sir Richard Sykes, the rector of Imperial College in London has to say on this:

Sir Richard Sykes, the rector of Imperial College in London, said that pushing loans closer to high street bank rates would deter students from taking "damn silly courses". His opinions echo those of many senior university figures, who view the growth of degree courses such as golf management and surfing with growing alarm.

If my son wanted to do a golf management or surfing course, he knows what my answer would be! :)

All this to be taken with a grain of piquant salt!!!