Sir, – Joe Humphreys ("Are university grades being inflated to suit jobs market?", October 13th) suggests that companies demanding a first or 2.1 for entry level jobs or internships is a factor in the proportion of such degrees awarded. If Irish universities continue to respond in this way to the demands of employers, Ireland's experience will likely mirror that in the US, where the minimum requirement for sustained employment in many fields is now a master's degree. – Yours, etc,
JAMES QUINN, PhD
Sterling Heights,
Michigan, US