THE proportion of graduates from Scottish universities being awarded a first class honours degree has risen by nearly 20% over the past five years.
New figures show more than 18% of graduates now achieve the top award, compared with fewer than 16% in 2006/07.
Over the same period the proportion achieving a first or a 2:1 has grown from 68% to 72% – the highest in the UK.
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