Losing out? - Socioeconomic disadvantage and experience in further and higher education (Paperback, New)

By tracking a group of qualified but socio-economically disadvantaged young people, this study identifies the factors which impact upon their HE careers. It examines factors that govern levels of success as well as those that impede the progress of academically able but disadvantaged young people. The study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to follow the progress of 395 young people from schools located in disadvantaged areas. It identifies factors that hinder their progress as well as the ways in which they overcome barriers. While there has been much recent debate on the obstacles to widening HE participation, this is the first study to follow a group of disadvantaged students through HE. Widening access to HE remains high on the political agenda with universities attempting to respond to the government's commitment to providing places for 50% of young people. The report is aimed at academics and policy makers. It will be of particular interest to people within schools and universities who are attempting to implement a wider access agenda and wish to learn more about the nature of the barriers faced by disadvantaged students.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Alasdair Forsyth • Andy Furlong
Dimensions:	297 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	76
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-508-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Promotions
LSN:	1-86134-508-9
Barcode:	9781861345080

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