Fresh calls for degree revamp
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The number of first and upper second class degrees awarded in the UK has risen for the fourth year in a row, triggering fresh calls for the degree classification system to be overhauled. In the period since 2000-2001, the number of firsts awarded has risen by almost 25% to 32,5000 in 2004-2005, while the number of upper seconds has risen by 12% to 132,800.
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
Product standards, safety, & recalls, Organizational history, Labor Distribution by Employer, Standards, Statistics, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees, Company organization
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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Spending 'vital' for U.K. status
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A call by universities for increased funding and reduced bureaucracy to enable provision of internationally competitive higher education is discussed.
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
Government expenditures, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Universities and colleges, Education, Higher, Higher education, Government finance
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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