Sandwich Courses (Hansard, 13 June 1978)

HC Deb 13 June 1978 vol 951 c459W 459W

§ Dr. Hampson
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students are in sandwich course training; at what cost per place; and what is the gross cost of the programme.

§ Mr. Oakes
Because of the wide variety in the organisation of courses, it is not

SANDWICH COURSE STUDENTS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Numbers of students November 1976 Average gross cost per student £ Total gross cost £ million

Universities … 13,841 2,725 37.7

Polytechnics … 33,141 2,210 73.3

Other Further Education … 16,440 1,360 22.3

63,422 133.3

Costing are for financial year 1976–77 at 1977 survey prices.

SANDWICH COURSE STUDENTS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION
		Numbers of students November 1976	Average gross cost per student £	Total gross cost £ million
Universities	…	13,841	2,725	37.7
Polytechnics	…	33,141	2,210	73.3
Other Further Education	…	16,440	1,360	22.3
		63,422		133.3
Costing are for financial year 1976–77 at 1977 survey prices.