Hello:
You are invited to participate in this survey regarding the proposed change to the criteria for institutions to gain Degree Awarding Powers and the use of the title University. In this survey, current Higher Education students will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their feeling regarding the choices they make and what effected these choice regarding degree course and institution. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Steve Sujoldzic-Lambert at 0208 394 3111 or email [email protected] the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
Section One
About your course and what was important to you in choosing your institution
Please select your current programme of study?
Please choose your mode of delivery
Have you studied at this college prior to starting your current course?
Would you have selected this course if the degree was awarded by the college and not by the University (Surrey Uni or Open Uni)?
Section Two
About the proposed changes to the criteria for institutions to award their own degrees and be called universities
Have you formulated any views on the idea that if local colleges were to apply to be called universities or university colleges this could potentially create a situation where the market became flooded with providers of degrees
What are your views regarding universities and colleges being able charge up to £3000 for courses, do you feel that this is could lead to a pricing war between the universities and colleges, and would students risk going to a cheaper alternative?
Section Three
Please complete the following section so that we can gather some statistics regarding the sample who completed this survey.
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