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….?