It has been noted that nominally ‘full-time’ degree programmes are being undertaken by students who are also choosing to take concurrent employment, often with such a quantity of hours that their job should also be described as full-time. This tendency is generally regarded as a ‘problem’, which implies damage to students' academic efforts. This paper looks at the reasons behind the trend and discusses a range of mechanisms that can not only alleviate problems caused, but may in fact produce a positive outcome for students, staff, and prospective employers.
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