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The Scottish Funding Council’s latest survey of college student satisfaction and engagement shows overall satisfaction rates remain high.
Over 94% of full time college students studying on further education (FE) courses said they were satisfied with their college experience. For part time FE students the overall satisfaction rate was even higher at almost 96%. For both full and part time students on higher education courses, the satisfaction rates were still high at just under 90% (88% and 89% respectively).
The survey was carried out earlier this year with almost 95,000 students being asked for their opinion.
The results also showed strong recognition for efforts by college staff to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. There were also encouragingly positive responses to the idea that their time at college had helped students to develop knowledge and skills for the workplace.
Commenting on the results, the Scottish Funding Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Martin Boyle, said:
“Our annual survey of student satisfaction and engagement reflects the importance of the student voice in our work as Scotland’s tertiary education authority.
“Today’s results show high levels of overall satisfaction and reflect the continuing commitment of Scotland’s colleges to the quality of the student experience.
“It’s also good to see students taking responsibility for their own learning and feeling that their studies are preparing them well for the workplace.”
