The body responsible for the quality and integrity of the further and higher education system has been asked by the Department of Education to examine the issue
College exams: the rise in the number of first class degrees given by Irish universities is to be examined Almost one in four students leaving Irish universities now does so with a first-class degree, according to figures published by the Department of Education. Seven years ago, the number getting more than 70 per cent in their final exams was closer to one in six.
Something of a vicious circle has taken hold in this regard. The number of students graduating with first class degrees has a direct impact on some league tables. It can also have an indirect effect on other tables which take into account the number of students going on to post-graduate studies, or graduate placements with prestigious employers.
This explanation sees a virtuous circle at work. Students entering university now work harder than ever before and are better prepared for the demands of third-level education. They also expect more of the academic staff and have contributed to the universities taking a more professional approach to teaching.
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