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Report says short courses would harm research and make students less employable. John Morgan writes.
The two-year degrees championed by the government could "disadvantage UK graduates in the global market" and prevent academics from pursuing research, a report to a Russell Group university argues.
A paper presented to Newcastle University's council this month states that there are "no overriding arguments" to introduce the shortened courses at the institution. The paper, written by Ella Ritchie, pro vice-chancellor for teaching and learning at Newcastle, comes in the context of government enthusiasm for two-year degrees as a means to cut fee and student-support...