the bologna process in the uk and at the university of bristol work in progress…

The Bologna Process in the UK and at the University of Bristol

Work in Progress…

UK HE Policies

Secondary Education Reform

Widening Participation

Target 50%

Labour Market Access?

Financing HE sector

Introduction of fees – effect on mobility?

The UK Academic Perspective

Autonomy

2 Cycles

Diploma Supplement

ECTS for accreditation

Quality Assurance

Joint Degrees / Double Degrees

University of Bristol

Nearly 100 years old, non-campus

Financial basis

Research-based

13000 UG students

3000 PG students

5500 staff (academic + administrative)

17% international students

500 exchange/work placements

The Bristol Perspective

European/International Dimension?

Degree Structures / Length of Study(BA, MEng, MA, (taught/research), PhD

Learning Outcomes / Work Load?

ECTS –credit transfer or accumulation?

Diploma Supplement / Transcripts?

Joint Degrees / Double Degrees?

Starting the Big Debate

History

Present

The future

Making it happen

Close contact with UUKNetworks:- European University Association- Coimbra GroupCommitteeRaising issues & awarenessWorkshops/Seminars(Glasgow & Bergen)

Conclusions….?