A new university assessment system could help employers measure the potential of graduates more precisely, it has been claimed. According to Professor Bob Burgess, vice-chancellor of Leicester University, the adoption of the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) as a means of grading students would help employers as the present system of awarding first, second and third-class degrees leaves little room for differentiation. "The HEAR will be of great benefit to students and employers and enables institutions to clearly demonstrate the breadth and depth of the student experience in higher education in the most effective and efficient way," he told the Times. It was announced yesterday (November 4th) that report cards will be issued to students from 2011 in a move which could eventually lead to the abolition of the current degree classification system. The cards will include details about work experience and society participation rather than simply exam results. In addition to the UK, the British university degree classification system is also used - in various forms - in countries such as Australia, Ireland, Kenya and South Africa.
What are these?
Follow on Twitter
Link to us
Read our Blogg
Connect with us