Are Accelerated Degrees the Future for Higher Education?

Authors

  • Iain L Kitchener The University of Greenwich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v10i3.569

Keywords:

Accelerated Degree, Accelerated Learning, Degree

Abstract

As the government pushes though the HE and Research Bill (Department for Education, 2016), universities have an unprecedented opportunity to add well-funded accelerated degrees to their portfolios. To ensure high quality outcomes and student experiences we need to establish a well-researched pedagogy for accelerating learning alongside an accelerated delivery.

Author Biography

Iain L Kitchener, The University of Greenwich

Deputy Head of Teacher Education

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Published

10/18/2017

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2017): Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching

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Opinion Pieces

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