Category: grade inflation

Grade Inflation Falling but Half of Top Grades ‘Unexplained’: Universities Regulator

Grade inflation at English universities has fallen for the first time in a decade, but half of the top degrees awarded to students last year cannot be explained by their prior attainment or choice of subject, according to the UK’s higher education regulator. In a report published on Thursday, the Office for Students (OfS) said…


UK Universities Face Investigations Over Grade Inflation: Watchdog

Universities and colleges could face investigations over grade inflation, the head of England’s higher education watchdog has warned. Lord Wharton, chairman of the Office for Students (OfS), said on Tuesday that the regulator is considering taking action over the “significant” grade inflation, which he said could devalue the degrees. A report, released by the OfS…