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UG Degree awarding gap is one of the reasons for the sharp drop from UG to PGR for UK domiciled students. Upper second class (2.1) remains a requirement for PhD admission in @RussellGroup unis. Should we reconsider this? How do 2.2 holders perform at PGR?https://twitter.com/KEHplantsci/status/1362488630137282562 …
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Yes. Unfortunately this means students with a 2ii who want to do PGR end up having to do an MSc which has huge ££ implications. PGT fees = Wild West of HE at the moment, and perpetuates massive inequality - wealthy student with 2ii can probably get to PGR, less affluent can’t
Getting onto a MSci in itself with a 2ii is very difficult. And usually students with 2ii will end up having to do two PGRs to compensate as academics are incredibly elitist. From my perspective modern universities now perpetuate inequality and the class divide within society.
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It’s frustrating and so patently obvious. UG classification hugely varies between universities and courses. You also find students with disabilities, from lower socioeconomics and BME are all marginalised. Academics have always lived in an ivory tower — they don’t care.
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Not all academics! There are lots who care v deeply and are trying to make change, but can be painfully slow & frustrating to get any movement at department level, let alone institution or sector level. Inequalities are stark & unacceptable, but change seems impossible sometimes
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Yes, and it’s becoming almost impossible for students to get on PhD with a 2.1 in my experience. 1st AND a masters seems to be more and more common, which cannot be good for diversity within research.
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UGs are inconsistent, it's a silly way to determined suitability to begin with. I cofounded a start-up where I managed a team of scientists, secured grants and clinical trials with major hospitals, developed novel medical AI, etc. I probably would never be accepted on to a PhD
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