§ Mr. GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans to introduce two-year degree courses.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthNo. Course design and content are essentially for individual universities, polytechnics and colleges to consider. Institutions will however need to review what they offer, including where appropriate the balance between two year sub-degree courses and longer degree level courses, in responding to the increased demand from a more diverse student body.