Analysing Role of UK universities in Economic Growth

RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Table of Contents
Title: ...........................................................................................................................................1
Background of the study ............................................................................................................1
Research aims and objectives .....................................................................................................1
Literature review and arguments ................................................................................................2
Research methodology ...............................................................................................................4
Time frame .................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

Title:
The study will be carried out upon the topic of analysing the role of UK universities in
the economic growth of country.
Background of the study
United Kingdom is being counted among the fifth largest economy in terms of GDP
(Gross domestic product). However, it is considered as the 10th largest economy in world in
terms of purchasing parity index. Maintaining such position in world is not an easier task
because in order to do the same several factors plays very important role. In this regard, number
of factors identified which contributes towards the economic growth of the country (Amaral,
Jones and Karseth, 2013). It consists of availability of quality labour force, government
investment in the physical capital such as roads, factories and machinery along with nation
investment in the modern and high tech technology. Here, with an aim to enhance the quality of
UK labour force several universities which are functioning within country is playing very
important role. UK universities assist students in the task of developing their employability
skills. Hence, through this way the educational institution resolve one of the most crucial
problem of country which is of unemployment. Hence, it is correct to said that the UK
universities plays very important role in the economic growth of nation. The present study will
explore the role of UK universities which provides higher education to the students in the task of
enhancing the economy of the country.
Research aims and objectives
Research aim
The main aim of present research is to analyse the role of UK universities in the
economic growth of the country.
Research objectives
On the basis of above aim, following objectives are framed:
 To analyse the link between educational industry and economic growth of the country.
 To analyse the economic impact of educational institutions of UK.
 To analyse the role of UK universities in the economic growth of the country.
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