A recent study, based on a report prepared by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), explored how Diploma Programme (DP) and A level graduates compare in terms of higher education outcomes at universities in the United Kingdom (UK).
A recent study, based on a report prepared by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), explored how Diploma Programme (DP) and A level graduates compare in terms of higher education outcomes at universities in the United Kingdom (UK). The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, more commonly known as the “A Level”, is a high school academic qualification offered by educational bodies in the UK and the British Crown dependencies to students completing secondary or pre-university education.
Here are a few of the key findings from this study:
- DP students were significantly more likely than their A level peers to attend a top 20 higher education institution (HEI) in the UK.
- A level students were more likely than DP students to take a STEM course during their first year of university.
- First to second year university continuation rates were similarly high for DP and A level students.
- DP students were significantly more likely to earn a first or second-class honours degree than were A level students.
- DP students were significantly more likely to be engaged in further study after leaving higher education while A level students were significantly more likely to join the workforce after graduating.
Read the study summary and/or full report.
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