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We're seeking views on a range of proposals to encourage increased provision and uptake of accelerated degree courses in England.
Explores the earnings benefits from getting a degree. BIS research paper number 112.
Review of the existing evidence for undergraduate accelerated degrees as an alternative way of studying in higher education.
Analysis of the impact of different undergraduate degrees on the social mobility of graduates.
Analysis of the economic impact of proposals set out in the consultation on accelerated degree courses.
Analysis of the estimated absolute economic value of degrees, comparing higher education students and graduates’ earnings with similar individuals at age 29.
Analysis of the estimated lifetime earnings return to undergraduate degrees by subject and institution type.
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Employment and earnings of higher education graduates broken down by graduate characteristic, subject studied and university attended.
We’re interested in how switching university or degree course can be made easier, and how we can have more accelerated degrees.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2021.
Analysis of the estimated earnings return to postgraduate degrees, by subject and institution type.
Analysis of the earnings return at age 30 and the estimated lifetime earnings return to undergraduate degrees by socio-economic status and ethnicity.
Analysis of the relative economic value of different degrees, as measured by graduates’ earnings and employment rates.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2017.
Sets out the process and detailed criteria for providers seeking to apply for foundation degree awarding powers.
Information on what higher and degree apprenticeships are and a summary of upcoming opportunities for programmes starting in 2022.
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