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First- and second-generation design and engineering students: experience, attainment and factors influencing them to attend university

Clive HuntFaculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University, Poole, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Bethan CollinsSchool of Health Sciences, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UKView further author information
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Alex WardropCentre for Excellence in Learning, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK (formerly of)View further author information
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Maggie HutchingsFaculty of Health and Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UKView further author information
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Vanessa HeaslipFaculty of Health and Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UKView further author information
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Colin PritchardFaculty of Health and Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UKView further author information
Pages 30-43 | Received 07 Jul 2016, Accepted 11 Apr 2017, Published online: 28 Jun 2017

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