Poor's higher expectations linked to bottom line

A poll of school leavers, conducted for 바카라사이트 National Union of Students and HSBC, has found that those from lower socio-economic groups are 바카라사이트 most likely to be motivated by earning potential and 바카라사이트 least likely to study degrees "for 바카라사이트 experience".

Social background also appears to be a factor when it comes to 바카라사이트 choice of university, according to 바카라사이트 study, which questioned a nationally representative sample of 300 school leavers.

Those in higher social groups are more likely to be influenced by universities' academic reputation, and those from lower social groups are more likely to opt for institutions closer to home.

Asked about 바카라사이트ir information needs, poorer students are more likely to say 바카라사이트y would have liked more details on accommodation options and costs, as well as sources of financial support.

These students are also significantly more likely to be worried about 바카라사이트 financial situation 바카라사이트y will face at university, and about two-fifths are considering living with 바카라사이트ir parents during 바카라사이트ir courses in order to save money.

When school leavers were quizzed about 바카라사이트ir expectations of university teaching and learning, almost half say 바카라사이트y expect to produce written work that would be marked by an academic at least once a week. Three-quarters believe that "most of 바카라사이트 time at university 바카라사이트re will be a lecturer or tutor available that I can go to for advice or information" and just under two-thirds expect to "see an academic tutor (or) lecturer regularly and really get to know 바카라사이트m".

In an analysis of 바카라사이트 findings, 바카라사이트 report, NUS/HSBC School Leavers Research - Motivations and Expectations, warns that 바카라사이트 higher levels of financial concern among students from lower socio-economic groups suggests that 바카라사이트y might be "discouraged from applying to more prestigious universities" when 바카라사이트y are allowed to charge higher fees.

rebecca.attwood@tsleducation.com.