Universities: an easy option for further study? Discuss

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There is currently considerable controversy in the UK about standards in higher education. The country's new universities have never insisted on a minimum entry requirement, and focus on admitting students who they feel will benefit from a particular course. Further problems have been caused by the fact that university funding is directly related to student numbers, so universities are under great pressure to fill all available places. This has prompted some to admit students who may have only one A level or perhaps no A levels at all.

Standards, Education, Higher, College admissions, Higher education

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Is education vital?

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It is widely assumed that higher investment in education, as promised by the Labour party if it wins the forthcoming general election, will boost the UK's economic performance. However, this may not necessarily be the case, according to some economists. Research has indicated only a weak link between the science and mathematics test scores of 14-year-olds in 26 countries and the gross domestic product of those countries. Furthermore, maths and science performance are fairly poor in the US, which has the strongest economy in the world.

Investments, Social policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Education

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It's not all slog to get to the top

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It is widely believed that students to get a first-class degree work extremely hard and do not socialize at all. However, a book published by Lancaster University indicates that this is not necessarily the case. Students who gain a first-class degree show a strong interest in their subject and do work hard, but not to the exclusion of everything else. Mature students, who have experience of employment and have gained focus and determination, are particularly strongly represented among those who gain a first-class degree.

Students, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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