More UK universities and colleges are awarding the top grade to students, figures show. We want to hear from students and academics about why this isFour times as many firsts were awarded in 2015-16 compared to five years ago, figures show. This means that in recent years one-third of UK universities and colleges are awarding firsts to at least 25% of their students. In some cases, the proportion of firsts given out has more than doubled in five years, Press Association analysis of Higher Education Statistics Agency data found. The findings have prompted questions about whether the higher education system needs to be overhauled.

Source: The Guardian July 20, 2017 11:03 UTC