Causes of differences in student outcomes, Higher Education Funding Council for England
Mountford-Zimdars, AK; Sanders, J; Jones, S; et al.Sabri, D; Moore, J
Date: 23 July 2015
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HEFCE
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Abstract
This report was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
It explores why different types of student achieve different outcomes in UK higher education (HE). It
examines the possible causes for differential outcomes and evaluates the steps being taken by
institutions to close outcome gaps. The three ...
This report was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
It explores why different types of student achieve different outcomes in UK higher education (HE). It
examines the possible causes for differential outcomes and evaluates the steps being taken by
institutions to close outcome gaps. The three student groups we focus on are (1) those from lowersocio-economic
backgrounds, (2) disabled students, and (3) black and minority ethnic (BME)
students, although reference is also made to part-time and mature students. The four HE outcomes
we explore are (1) retention, (2) attainment, (3) progression to graduate employment and (4)
progression to further study. Findings are intended to inform policy interventions and to help all
learners in HE to meet their full potential.
School of Education
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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