White Working Class Males in British Higher Education
6 . How important is learning to you ? Please rate your agreement with the following statements . Strongly agree / Agree / Neither agree nor disagree / Disagree strongly / disagree / Not applicable I enjoy my current studies I am keen to learn new or different things I work hard in my current studies It ' s good to be seen as hardworking at school / college Studying hard will help me achieve my career goals
7 . Are you interested in studying a course at university ? Yes No Not sure
8 . How likely is it that you will study a course at university in future ? Highly likely Likely Unlikely Highly unlikely Not sure
9 . What kind of university course would interest you the most ? Tick up to 3 . Full time course Part time course Distance learning ( for example online learning or through materials sent in the post ) Getting sponsorship from an employer ( An employer would pay towards your costs ) Degree Apprenticeship ( Getting a degree through an Apprenticeship route ) Sandwich course ( includes a year in work as part of your course ) Going after a gap year Going later on in life
10 . Please rate your agreement with the following statements Strongly agree / Agree / Neither agree nor disagree / Disagree strongly / disagree / Not applicable Going to university is necessary for the career I have in mind I am more likely to get a job if I study at university The courses and subjects available at university are suitable for me I would get accepted into university if I applied University is open to everyone I am the sort of person that would go to university I would enjoy being a university student I would be able to cope with the work at university University is affordable My close friends are likely to go to university My family thinks university is a good option for me There are plenty of places to get advice about university
11 . What is important to you when choosing your next step ? Tick up to 3 . I want to start earning as soon as possible I want a job that is well paid I want a job that is suited to my interests and skills I want a job that is worth while I want to continue to study a subject that is interesting to me I want to develop skills that are needed by employers I want some fun I want some independence I want to provide financial support for my family I want to do something that makes my family proud Other ( please specify )
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