Review standard degree lengths and increase support for two-year degrees

Background

Review standard university degree lengths and support better access to 2 year degrees where students can achieve the same qualification and learning outcomes without reducing standards.

Additional details

Many countries deliver equivalent qualifications in that time, and some UK universities already offer accelerated 2 year degrees This petition is not calling for all university degrees to be shortened. Many courses, particularly those involving placements, laboratory work or clinical training, require 3 years or longer. However, where the same qualification and learning outcomes can be achieved through more intensive study, we believe students should have the option to complete their degree in 2 years as this could reduce student debt, lower costs and help graduates enter the workforce sooner without reducing academic standards.

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