Exploring Learning experiences of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students in a Public Health Undergraduate Degree.

Authors

  • Charlotte Jeavons University of Greenwich
  • Carlos Moreno Leguizamon University of Greenwich
  • Linda Cole University of Greenwich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v17i1.1368

Keywords:

Inequalities, intersectionality, interculturality

Abstract

Whilst university data highlights that BAME students are awarded up to 33% lower assessment outcomes than their white counterparts, there is limited contextual information to explain why the situation arises.  A small scale qualitative project sought to explore the barriers and enablers to Public Health students' learning experiences through semi-structured interviews.  Emerging themes included the role of the family in their learning; the influence of peer groups and others in their motivation to study and becoming an independent student and these themes are viewed from a critical intercultural and intersectional perspective. 

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Published

05/09/2024

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2024)

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Case Studies

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