White Working Class Males in British Higher Education
� The academic reputation of the course � The research reputation of the course � Links with industry / employers � The entry grades were achievable � The course was unique / niche � The course structure � The content / emphasis of the course � The method of assessment � The academic staff � The staff to student ratio � The method of teaching / learning � The duration of the course � The cost of the course � The timetabling of the course � The accreditation of the course � The course-specific facilities / equipment � The support for the course � The history of the course ( i . e . how long it has been established ) � The ratings of the course ( i . e . league tables , NSS ) � The employment prospects associated with the course at this university � The opportunity of a placement � The opportunity to study or work abroad � The opportunity to undertake fieldtrips � Only course offered to me through Clearing � University reputation ( non-academic credentials ) � University brand � Course information materials ( brochures , websites , publications , etc .) � Nothing � Other ( please specify ) ____________________
At the time you applied , where did the University of Portsmouth rank in your own mind ? Please select one option � It was my first choice � It was my second choice � It was in the middle � It was towards the bottom of my choices � It was my only choice � University of Portsmouth was not in my list of choices , but was offered to me in Clearing � Other ( please specify ) ____________________
At what point did you decide to accept your offer from the University of Portsmouth ? Please select one option � After attending a University Open Day � After attending an Applicant Open Day � After attending an audition / interview � After attending a ( self-guided ) campus walking tour � When I had visited another university � When I had received my offer / s � In Clearing � Other ( please specify ) ____________________
What were the main reasons you chose to attend the University of Portsmouth and not another university ? Please give brief details below
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What would you say are the strengths of the University of Portsmouth ? Please give brief details What do you think makes the University of Portsmouth unique ? Please give brief details