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International higher education and the mobility of UK students

University of Surrey, UK, r.brooks{at}surrey.ac.uk

Johanna Waters

University of Liverpool, UK, j.l.waters{at}liv.ac.uk

In the context of increasing academic interest in the internationalization of education and the international mobility of university students, this article draws on findings of a recent research project examining students from the UK as they seek higher education overseas before entering the labour market. The discussion is framed around four key themes (the importance of `second chances'; `global circuits of higher education'; `experiences of travel' and `labour market outcomes'), which address the motivations and experiences of 85 individuals who are seriously considering or have recently obtained an international degree.

Key Words: higher education • mobility • overseas education • students • UK university

Journal of Research in International Education, Vol. 8, No. 2, 191-209 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1475240909105204


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