The number of Scottish students achieving graduate-level jobs within six months of completing their course has dropped, according to new statistics.  

Almost two-thirds of Scottish school-leavers are now going to university of college – the highest ever level.

As the recession bites, official figures released yesterday showed the proportion going straight into a job fell from nearly one-quarter to one-fifth.

 

Lord mandelson has set out a major modernisation of England's degree system, where all universities should consider accepting lower grades from students who show potential despite a poor home life or unambitious schooling. 

The framework, Higher Ambitions – the Future of Universities in a Knowledge Economy, forms a 10-year strategy for universities.

 

Another big jump in applications for some of Britain's top universities and courses - with an even bigger surge in interest from overseas students over last year - was revealed yesterday by the first figures for university entry for next year.

 

 

More firms seeking help from Interface.

 

 

 

Marking of university degrees is to be shaken-up in the wake of concerns about standards, it was announced yesterday.

 

State school pupils who apply for the most selective degree courses at top Universities are as likely to win a place as private school pupils, but are less likely to put their names forward in the first place. Reports the Sutton Trust.