§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in view of proposed contractions at Salford, how many students following science or technical courses are likely to be refused places.
§ Dr. BoysonThe number of students to be admitted to study particular subjects at particular universities is a matter for each university to consider in the light of the views expressed by the UGC. It is too early to say how far access to higher education generally will be limited. There are many undersubscribed courses in the polytechnics and elsewhere, and total student admissions in 1981–82 will therefore depend in part on the extent to which applicants are prepared to be flexible.
§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students have been following arts, science or technical courses at Manchester and Salford universities in each of the last five years.
§ Dr. BoysonThe information is as follows:
Full-Time and Sandwich Students (Home and Overseas) Arts including Social Sciences SALFORD MANCHESTER Undergrad Postgrad Undergrad Postgrad 1975–76 881 70 3,677 1,140 1976–77 1,061 68 3,809 1,066 1977–78 1,155 38 3,951 960 1978–79 1,203 40 4,003 1,066 1979–80 1,226 49 4,225 1,040
Science engineering and technology SALFORD MANCHESTER Undergrad Postgrad Undergrad Postgrad 1975–76 2,531 486 4,725 839 1976–77 2,640 501 4,812 845 1977–78 2,709 295 4,935 864 1978–79 2,788 345 5,010 903 1979–80 2,949 360 5,005 832