Academics have warned that some university students lack the level of English language proficiency required to succeed in tertiary study and the workforce, such as the ability to compose an email, which is ultimately driving them to cheat on assignments.

A University of Sydney study canvassed the views of 20 sessional academics working at unnamed higher education providers across the city, noting some students are reticent to perform basic tasks without the help of artificial intelligence out of fear they will make mistakes.

Perfectionism and language barriers are driving students to cheat at university, academics say. Credit: Sam Mooy

“A growing concern in higher education is that many students graduate with critical skill gaps,” the paper by Sydney University’s Dr Lova Andriamora

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