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14 Apr 2021 Publications

14 Apr 2021 Publications

Degree classification in 2019-20

This briefing examines the various factors that may have contributed to an increase in upper awards.
17 Dec 2020 Publications

17 Dec 2020 Publications

Protecting the value of UK degrees: reviewing progress

This report reviews progress made to protect the value of degrees.
2 Feb 2021 Publications

2 Feb 2021 Publications

Higher technical education – discussion paper

This discussion paper sets an agenda for how universities can increase their higher technical education provision.
18 Oct 2017 Publications

18 Oct 2017 Publications

Understanding degree algorithms

Degree algorithms play an important role in the measuring and classifying of student attainment.
26 Oct 2018 Publications

26 Oct 2018 Publications

Lost learners

Between the academic years 2010–11 and 2016–17, the number of people studying part time at UK universities fell by 37%, with those students studying undergraduate courses part time falling by 47%.
15 Jul 2019 Publications

15 Jul 2019 Publications

The future of degree apprenticeships

A report on the progress of developing degree apprenticeships in England.
21 Feb 2020 Publications

21 Feb 2020 Publications

Level 4 and 5 education

Why Level 4/5 provision is important and what more the government can do.
20 May 2019 Publications

20 May 2019 Publications

Degree classification: statement of intent

A statement of intent on degree classifications in UK higher education.
21 Jul 2020 Publications

21 Jul 2020 Publications

Principles for effective degree algorithm design

A new set of principles for effective degree algorithm design to protect the value of qualifications.
27 Apr 2018 Publications

27 Apr 2018 Publications

Briefing: Compensation and refund policies – developing good practice
3 Jun 2020 Publications

3 Jun 2020 Publications

Principles and considerations: emerging from lockdown

As the UK begins to recover from the disruption of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is imperative that its universities can emerge from lockdown safely.
6 Jan 2022 Response

6 Jan 2022 Response

Our response to the Office for Students' 2022–25 strategy

The Office for Students' (OfS) strategy is helpful in confirming its priorities for the next three years, and we support its focus on quality and standards and equal opportunity.
21 Jan 2022 Publications

21 Jan 2022 Publications

How are universities protecting degree standards?

Since the early 2000s, there has been a steady increase in the proportion of first and 2:1 awards. What have universities been doing to make sure students can take pride in their achievements?
28 Nov 2018 Publications

28 Nov 2018 Publications

Degree classification: transparent, consistent and fair academic standards

A wide range of factors are behind the increase in the number of graduates receiving first and upper-second class degrees.
15 Feb 2022 Publications

15 Feb 2022 Publications

Graduate employment: its limits in measuring the value of higher education

The pros and cons of using graduate employment measures as a way to measure the benefits of higher education.
15 Mar 2022 Publications

15 Mar 2022 Publications

Our responses to the Office for Students' consultations on student outcomes, Teaching and Excellence Framework, and the construction of indicators

Read our briefing covering our five main asks for each consultation.
11 Apr 2022 Publications

11 Apr 2022 Publications

Busting graduate job myths

Our report tackles the misperceptions that there are too many graduates, not enough jobs for them, and that some degrees have little value for employers.
2 May 2022 Publications

2 May 2022 Publications

Our response to the consultation on the lifelong loan entitlement (LLE)

We’ve responded to the UK Government’s consultation on its plans for a lifelong loan entitlement (LLE) from 2025.
17 Jan 2022 Publications

17 Jan 2022 Publications

Framework for programme reviews: ensuring the value of courses

A framework to support universities in England to identify courses where value or quality might be a problem, and act on it.
3 Feb 2022 Publications

3 Feb 2022 Publications

Our response to the Office for Students' consultation on Data Futures and data collection

Data collection can be a significant burden for universities, and we welcome changes proposed by the Office for Students (OfS) which will reduce this burden.