Scottish university to refund students who fail their degrees

By Emily Devine. Students who fail their degree courses at one of Scotland’s largest, most modern universities could face a far more palatable fate than they imagined: a full fee refund.
The University of West Scotland (UWS) is considering the introduction of a rebate system for fee-paying students who fail to complete their programmes of study despite full participation and engagement. Scottish and EU students are eligible for free tuition under the current higher education system, but non-EU international students and those from elsewhere in the UK could benefit significantly from the proposal. More...