VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W]

Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The Chart shows the number of men and women in further education in the Britain and separated into studying in full-time or part-time. Male’s figure is on the left and Female’s on the right. There are three period’s figures for comparison, which are 1970/71, 1980/81 and 1990/91. The grey color indicated part-time education and black color indicated full-time education.

According to the chart, the male part-time education had declined from 1 million to 900 thousands from 1970/71 to 1990/91, meanwhile the full time education increased from 100 thousands to 250 thousands. More than doubled of male has the opportunity to do full-time education, and less people choice to do part-time education. Female’s figures are slightly different. The part-time figure increased from 750 thousands to 1.1 million, which was 200k more than male’s part-time education figure. The full-time education had increased from 50 thousands to 250 thousands.

In general, both male and female’s full time education figure doubled or more. More and more people had time and opportunity for higher education, especially female’s figure had increased dramatically since 1970/71. In 1990/91, male and female’s full-time education was almost the same at the time. Surprisingly, female’s part-time figure was more than male and increased in every period of time. There are few possible explanation behind it. Firstly, since Margret Thatcher came into power in late 1970s, there are more opportunities for females in the society, such as in work place and schools. Secondly, Margret Thatcher has adopted market economics and sold many public owned company to private, which creates more competition in the market. More people have the money to support their children for further education.

The Chart shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain and is separated into studying in full-time and part-time. The overall trend for males in part time education is decreasing over the 3 periods, but at the same time, females in part time education are on a upward trend between 1970/71, 1980/81 and 1990/91. Full time education in both genders is continuously increasing throughout the 20 year period. 

According to the chart, the male part-time education declined from 1 million to 900 thousand from 1970/71 to 1990/91, meanwhile the full time education increased from 100 thousand to 250 thousand. Males have more than doubled in full-time education, and less choose to do part-time education. Female’s figures are slightly different with the part-time figure increasing from 750 thousand to 1.1 million, which is 200 thousand / k more than male’s part-time education figure. The full-time education increased dramatically / rose sharply / climbed from 50 thousand to 250 thousand (which is an increase of 5 times) 

In general, both male and female’s full time education figure doubled or more. More and more people were in higher education, with the figure for females increasing dramatically since 1970/71. In 1990/91, male and female’s full-time education was almost the same at the time and surprisingly, female was more than male and increased across all periods. There are few possible explanations behind it. Firstly, since Margret Thatcher came into power in late 1970s, there are more opportunities for females in the society, such as in the work place and schools. Secondly, Margret Thatcher has adopted market economics and sold many public owned companies to private, which creates more competition in the market. More people have the money to support their children for further education.

1 Summarise the main points / information – answer the question in 1 sentence
2 – 3 Main points showing contrast, examples.