HC Deb 02 June 1981 vol 5 c307W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students entered universities, polytechnics and other institutions of higher education, respectively, to study modern languages in the latest year for which figures are available.

Dr. Boyson

The following information is in respect of entrants to study modem foreign languages in 1979–80 and the full-time figures cover both home and overseas students.

Full-time and sandwich Part-time (including evening only)
Great Britain
Universities
Undergraduate 6,678 414
Postgraduate 925 307
England and Wales
Advanced
Polytechnics 1,104 361
Further Education
Other institutions 393 349