Research findings published on students’ transitions into higher education

QAA has published two research projects on transitions to higher education (HE) today, that aim to provide useful insights for staff responsible for designing the first year of higher education.
Towards a Connected Approach for Inclusive and Positive Transitions into Higher Education, by Clare Gartland and Christine Smith of University Campus Suffolk, compares the experience of BTEC students in further education colleges and sixth form college environments in relation to their learning identities, perceptions of HE and support for progression. More...