A new survey published by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has reported that 88 per cent of graduates would study at the same college and university again, while 79 per cent would take the same course.

The study conducted by Ipsos MORI and Critical Thinking found that the majority of graduates in 2004 had a positive learning experience, and as a result have gone on to their chosen career.

A survey found that 70 per cent of participants are either 'on track' or in their chosen career, while 79 per cent are in employment and just over half felt their studies had benefitted their earning potential.

Even more positively, 79 per cent of respondents were found to have chosen to stay in Scotland after graduation.

Commenting on the latest findings, Mark Batho, the chief executive of SFC, said: "The results of the survey show that many feel that they have benefitted positively from their education and it has contributed to moving into the career of their choice. 

"It is encouraging to see a high percentage of students valuing the benefits of going to college or university and the impact it has on their lives."

The study has taken place over 2004, 2005 and 2007, with the final survey happening in 2009. A separate study by IFF Research focused on 2007 graduates has already begun.