Nature and extent of undergraduates’ work experience: A report to the HEFCE by the Centre for Higher Education Research and Information, and the Centre for Research into Quality

Little, Brenda; Brennan, John; Moon, Sue; Harvey, Lee; Pierce, David and Marlow-Hayne, Nicola (2002). Nature and extent of undergraduates’ work experience: A report to the HEFCE by the Centre for Higher Education Research and Information, and the Centre for Research into Quality. CHERI, The Open University, London.

Abstract

This report examines the nature and extent of work experience activity amongst full-time higher education undergraduates. In addition to analysing existing sources of data, this study also draws on research undertaken between January and March 2001, involving a small sample of English higher education institutions (HEIs) and organisations offering work experience opportunities. The overall aim of the project was to both estimate the current level of student involvement in work experience, and to outline the different models and types of work experience made available to undergraduates in England. Work experience can take a variety of forms, ranging from work experience that is embedded in the undergraduate curriculum, is assessed and may be accredited, to part-time work in term-time, vacation work and voluntary work.

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