Industry wary of sub-degrees

Article Abstract:

The Confederation of British Industry is unconvinced of the value of a planned foundation degree lasting two years, which has been proposed by the British government.

Business and education, Industry and education

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Call for reforms pits students against staff

Article Abstract:

Planned reforms to university student funding in Britain are examined in detail. There is concern that funds made available to students could come from staff.

Students

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Foundation drive takes off

Article Abstract:

Ministers in the United Kingdom have reversed plans to freeze student places next year in order to move forward with the expansion of foundation degrees, which are projected to attract 50,000 students by 2006. An extra 10,000 foundation degree places wil be made available next year, backed by UKPd14.5 mil worth of government funding. The Higher Education Council for England will seek bids for the funding in October 2003.

United Kingdom, Government expenditures, Government domestic functions, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Capacity, Social policy, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees, Government finance

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