Comparative Analysis: Higher Education Systems of UK and Australia

This essay provides a detailed comparison of the higher education systems in the United Kingdom and Australia. It begins by outlining the key aspects of each system, including the structure, funding models, and quality assurance mechanisms. The essay highlights similarities, such as a global reputation for quality education and collaborative efforts with international universities. It also explores significant differences, such as the UK's older university history and the varying levels of research collaboration. The essay examines the importance of higher education, government funding, and the cultural impact on education delivery. The analysis includes a comparison of specific universities, like the University of Oxford and the University of Sydney, to illustrate differences in academic standards, curriculum design, and student learning approaches. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of higher education and the unique contributions of both countries' systems, referencing academic sources to support its claims.

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: ....................................................................................................................................1
Portfolio Evidence 1....................................................................................................................1
Portfolio evidence 2....................................................................................................................1
Portfolio evidence 3....................................................................................................................2
Portfolio evidence 4....................................................................................................................2
Portfolio evidence 5....................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................6
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SECTION 1:
Portfolio Evidence 1
Portfolio evidence 2
The entire essay is based upon evaluation of higher education system in respect of U.K
and Australia. There are many similarities and differences among the education system of these
two countries (Fan and Williams, 2010). They are focusing on providing best quality of higher
education to the students.
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Portfolio evidence 3
In any essay it is very important to first address the outline of essay and then write it
further (Martínez, 2010.). For this purpose, people needs to coordinate their thought and this will
definitely avoid the risk of mentioning irrelevant points.
Portfolio evidence 4
In comparison between higher education of U.K and Australia, it is found that Australia
is having best relationship with other fast moving countries. This helps the country to provide
best post secondary education. Students can avail their choice of courses in terms of getting best
quality education. On the other side, U.K has less number of research collaboration. That is why
they need to improve their connections with other countries in order to improve their research
capabilities.
Australia BLUE
United Kingdom RED
Portfolio evidence 5
Type a few comments below in relation to how
well you have addressed the following criteria in
your essay.
ESSAY STRUCTURE
A. Has a clear structure including
an introduction, body paragraphs,
conclusion & bibliography.
Yes, I have made a clear structure of introduction, body
paragraphs, conclusion, bibliography.
B. Has a clear thesis statement that
states the sub-topics and position.
There is a clear thesis statement.
C. Has clear topic sentences in each
main body paragraph.
There is a clear topic statement.
D. Has features of an essay not a
report, i.e. no headings, no bullet
points etc.
It has all the features of essay.
CONTENT
E. Has compared directly between
the two countries in each paragraph.
Yes, I have compared directly between two countries.
That is U.K and Australia.
F. Has commented on what we learn I have commented according to what I have learnt
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from the comparisons. from the comparison.
G. Has included suitable
background information in the
introduction.
There is a suitable background information.
H. Has included a suitable summary
and position in the conclusion.
I have added summary and position in the conclusion.
I. Has written 750 words (+/- 10%). yes
USE OF SOURCES AND
REFERENCING
J. Has a minimum of 2 sources per
paragraph.
Yes, there are two sources per paragraph.
K. Has in-text citations which follow
Harvard style. E.g. (Coughlan,
2014).
Yes, it contains in-text citations.
M. Has avoided plagiarism. No plagiarism.
USE OF ENGLISH
N. Writes accurate sentences. I have used accurate English.
O. Spells and punctuates accurately. Yes, it spells and punctuates properly.
P. Uses a range of language. Yes, I have used range of language.
Q. Writes in an appropriate
academic style.
I have write in an appropriate academic style.
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SECTION 2
INTRODUCTION
Higher education can be defined as a formal learning which occurs just after the
accomplishment of secondary education. This is also known as “third level education” or “post-
secondary education”. This is often delivered by universities, colleges, academies, seminars.
Higher education system of two countries can vary from each other (Basturkmen, 2014). U.K has
a huge variety of post secondary education opportunities which include assurance of its quality.
Their teaching style is globally famous because they encourage students to come up with new
ideas. They also offers many choices and flexibility in the courses. In contrast, tertiary education
of Australia comprises with government as well as private institutions. There are total 43
universities in Australia including public, international and private universities. They have
“tertiary education quality and standards agency” which was established to monitor quality of
education.
Thesis statement- Is college education important?
Yes, college education is important for any individual. This is because students get higher
education in this platform. They can expand and enhance their knowledge. It gives them
tremendous opportunity to get in depth learning about their favourite subjects.
MAIN BODY
Comparison in between U.K and Australian higher education system.
Australia has a good relationship with the nations that are fast growing. Whereas in terms of
research collaboration, U.K has comparatively less number of collaboration. This affect the
higher education system of these two countries. Australian universities are inspired by British
system therefore, learning pattern is some what challenging for the students of Australia. In
context of U.K, there is a ease in getting education due to simpler learning process.
In context of funding, Australian government has a primary role to collect public funding
for higher education. This reinforce the entire education system of Australia. “Higher education
support act 2003” have all the information related to government funding. Higher education loan
programme (HELP) provides financial support to all the students (Jordan, 2010). The education
department of Australia is responsible for maintaining fund system, developing and managing
higher education programs and policy. On the other side, U.K universities are also government
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financed. In terms of quality education, then both the countries are providing best quality higher
education. Their culture plays a vital role in implementing a core education to the people of their
country. A number of people throughout the world go to these countries in order to avail best
quality of higher education (Johns, dudley‐evans and T.O.N.Y, 2011). Their teaching style is not
only based upon giving textual knowledge but they are also liable of providing overall
development of a student.
In context of similarities between the higher education of Australia and U.K is that they
are globally famous for providing top quality education. They are now collaborating with many
international universities in order to get maximum resources that reinforce the higher education
system. They revise their education pattern as per the current requirement of time. This will lead
to some value added learning in all introduced courses. With all above similarities, there are also
some major differences that are found in these two education system of U.K and Australia. For
example, university of Oxford is the world's second oldest university. It is solely a collegiate
research university (Allison, 2010 ). It is one of the top university of U.K. This university has a
great maintenance of academic standards. They provide many opportunity of learning to the
students. In context of Australia, then university of Sydney which was founded in 1850 is one of
the best universities of Australia. They have a great assurance of proving quality education to the
students. They mainly focuses on designing entire curriculum and improving both content and
structure of courses. They concentrate in producing variety of learning approach to meet student
requirements.
CONCLUSION
In this report there is a deep evaluation of higher education system of U.K and Australia.
As higher education is very important for any country. This is because it gives opportunity to
grasp in depth knowledge of any field. People can enhance their skills by the means of education
only. Both Australia and U.K universities are government funded. This provides full government
assistance to education system. Having many similarities among above mentioned country's
higher education system, there are still some differences found. Reason being the basic culture
followed by these two countries. Therefore, this report enables to understand the basic
importance of higher education with great reference of U.K and Australia style of education.
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REFERENCES
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