Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret'
A 麻豆社 investigation has uncovered claims that essay cheating remains widespread at UK universities despite the introduction of a law designed to stop it.
Barclay Littlewood, who is from Huddersfield but based in Dubai, says he has made millions from the industry.
His company now claims to use a global network of 3,000 freelance writers 鈥� some of whom he says are lecturers 鈥� covering topics including law, business and sociology. He said his prices started at 拢200, though larger orders for doctorate or masters-level essays could cost "up to 拢20,000". When challenged by the 麻豆社, he denied breaking English law, claiming his essays were a "model answer" on which students could base their own work.
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