Review may force arts students to move colleges

STUDENTS of art and music may have to move between colleges to complete their degrees as a result of a major review.

But the Higher Education Authority (HEA) insists the main focus is to promote collaboration and help expand Ireland’s cultural reputation, rather than save money or cut the number of courses or places available.

As part of the National Strategy for Higher Education, a key aim is to identify and remove unnecessary duplication of course provision in all disciplines.