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The unravelling of a sector: Does the introduction of fees spell the end of education for all?

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Abigail Marks

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Abstract

This paper offers the results of a single university department (Sociology) where the entire undergraduate body was broken down by entry-year based cohorts (1996-97, 1997-98 and 1998-99) and demographics ('sex', 'age at entry', and whether or not the student was first in family to attend university) using a questionnaire. Their attitudes towards the current financial predicaments of students were assessed. Results indicate that there are fewer mature students in the two more recent-year cohorts (possible reasons are discussed). Also, responses, where divisions occur, are largely age-group related, with the split being at the 'under 30'/'over 30' point (age groupings are discussed). Students over 30 being more cautious about debt and feeling that mature students need greater financial support. © 2001, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Author(s): Marks A

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Further and Higher Education

Year: 2001

Volume: 25

Issue: 2

Pages: 195-213

Print publication date: 01/06/2001

Online publication date: 03/08/2010

ISSN (print): 0309-877X

ISSN (electronic): 1469-9486

Publisher: Routledge

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/03098770120050855

DOI: 10.1080/03098770120050855

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