INTRODUCTION
Since its first publication in 1970, British Qualifications has charted a number of fundamental
changes in further and higher education provision in the UK. Major advances in technology and
more flexible delivery and attendance patterns have created different types of learning opportu
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nity, encouraging an ever more diverse student population to access education at all levels. The
range of subjects delivered has grown beyond all recognition. New areas of research have been
established and developed into major subject specialisms. Employers and professional bodies
have collaborated to develop subject areas aligned to changing industry requirements. Flexibility
and choice are the hallmarks of today’s system, and anyone new to higher education ...