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Open Review standard degree lengths and increase support for two-year degrees

Created by Deborah Pell
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Review standard university degree lengths and support better access to 2 year degrees where students can achieve the same qualification and learning outcomes without reducing standards.

Many countries deliver equivalent qualifications in that time, and some UK universities already offer accelerated 2 year degrees

This petition is not calling for all university degrees to be shortened. Many courses, particularly those involving placements, laboratory work or clinical training, require 3 years or longer. However, where the same qualification and learning outcomes can be achieved through more intensive study, we believe students should have the option to complete their degree in 2 years as this could reduce student debt, lower costs and help graduates enter the workforce sooner without reducing academic standards.

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