§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list(a) those MSc courses that are currently funded with money from the European social fund, (b) the criteria for the distribution of ESF money for MSc courses and (c) those MSc courses that have ceased to receive ESF money this academic year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeMSc courses may receive support from the European social fund towards the costs of training eligible unemployed people. All such courses must lead to a recognised higher or degree level vocational qualifications.
ESF funds are allocated on a calendar year basis, following a competitive selection process. The following list shows the courses which received approval for an element of ESF funding for 1994. Applications for 1995 funds are currently being processed.
Information on courses that have ceased to receive funding during the last year could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name Anglia Polytechnic University European Business MNGMT and IT Systems Canterbury Christ Church Collge of H.E Transnational MSC in IT University of Luton SEM D and M Nene College MBA (Europe) Nene College Office Systems and Data Communications Nene College Office Systems and Data Communications 025 Huddersfield University Analytical Chemistry Huddersfield University Analytical Chemistry Huddersfield University Engineering Huddersfield University Software Development Huddersfield University Textile Technology for Textile Designers Huddersfield University Textile Technology for Textile Designers Manchester Metropolitan University Clothing Design and Technology Manchester Metropolitan University Food Manufacture Manchester Metropolitan University Management in Manufacturing Industry Manchester Metropolitan University Quality Assured Applied Chem Analysis Manchester Metropolitan University Science and Engineering Middlesex University Applied Informatics (Trans) Middlesex University Computing for Manufacturing Industry
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name Middlesex University ELEC Product Innovation and MNGMT Middlesex University Environmental Technology Middlesex University Microelectronic Tech and Application Middlesex University VT in Business Info Systems Middlesex University VT in Knowledge Engineering North London University Computing for Women Nottingham Trent University Integrated Environmental Control Nottingham Trent University Manufacturing Systems Nottingham Trent University PG Conversion in IT Portsmouth University ADV Manufacturing Technology Portsmouth University Advanced Manufacturing Technology Portsmouth University Advanced Manufacturing Technology Portsmouth University Design and Product Cultural Interact Dbases Portsmouth University Microwave Design Training Plymouth University Applied Marine Studies Plymouth University Applied Marine Studies Plymouth University Hydrographic Surveying Plymouth University Hydrographic Surveying Plymouth University MSC Applied Fish Technology University of Sunderland Applied Business Programme University of Sunderland Applied Computing Programme University of Sunderland Applied Environmental Programme University of Sunderland Applied Technology Programme University of Sunderland Combined Environmental Technologies University of Sunderland Combined Industrial Computing Wolverhampton University Applied Microbiology and Biotech Wolverhampton University Computing for Women Returners Wolverhampton University ENV. Sciences for U/E Grads Wolverhampton University PG MGT for Women Returners Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art Electronic Imaging Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art European Urban Conservation Edinburgh College of Art Urban Design Glasgow Caledonian University IT and Management Conservation Napier University Advanced Electronic Design ENG Napier University Business Info Management Napier University Control Engineering Napier University Electronic Engineer (Digital Systems) Napier University Electronic Engineer (Manufacture) Napier University Engineering Design Analyst Napier University Environmental Technology Napier University Info Systems Analyst Napier University Large Software Systems Development Napier University Manufacturing Systems Engineering Napier University Materials Analysis Napier University Quality Systems Management Napier University Software Analyst and Designer Napier University Software Engineer Napier University Systems Integration Engineering Napier University Water Resource Managements North of Scotland College of Agriculture Agricultural Biotechnology North of Scotland College of Agriculture Agricultural Technology
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name North of Scotland College of Agriculture Agro Food Technologies North of Scotland College of Agriculture Organic Farming Technologies Robert Gordon University Advanced Technologies Robert Gordon University Environmental Technology and ECO Design Aberdeen University Agro Industrial Technology Aberdeen University Applied Artificial Intelligence Aberdeen University Applied Artificial Intelligence Aberdeen University Applied Artificial Intelligence Aberdeen University Chemical Analysis Aberdeen University Engineering and Environmental Technology Aberdeen University Environmental Technology Aberdeen University Information Technology Aberdeen University Marine and Fisheries Techonology Aberdeen University Materials Tech/Industrial CHEM Analysis Aberdeen University Training in Biotechnology Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales Agriculture Genetics Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales Biotechnology Training (Physiology) Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales Biotechnology TRNG (Electronmicroscopy) Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level Vocational Training IT Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level Vocational Training IT Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level Vocational Training IT Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level VT Environmental Technology Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level VT in Environmental Technology Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales High Level VT TRNG Young People Biotech Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales Information and Library Studies Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales Information Technology Aberystwyth Univ. College of Wales VT Environmental Technology Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Advanced Chemical Lab Techniques Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Animal Health and Production Bangor Univ. College of North Wales APP Forestry and Wood Technology Bangor Univ. College of North Wales APP Physics and GEOTECH Marine Technology Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Applied Biological Sciences Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Applied Marine Aquacultural and ENV TECH Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Applied Plant Biotechnology Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Electronic Engineering Technology Bangor Univ. College of North Wales Rural and Water Resource Management Birmingham University Applied Genetics Conserv Genetic Resource Birmingham University Applied Meteorology and Climatology Birmingham University Applied Radiation Physics Birmingham University Biochemical Engineering Birmingham University Cognitive Science Birmingham University Computer Science Birmingham University Construction Management
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name Birmingham University Electronics and IT Birmingham University Hydrogeology Birmingham University Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Birmingham University Toxicology Birmingham University Water Resources Technology and MNGMT Bradford University ADV VT Environmental Technologists Bradford University VT Computer Systems Analysts and PROGRMRS Bristol University Crop Protection Training Bristol University Graduate Associate Programme (GAP) Bristol University PROF Updating CERT Women Returners University of Wales College of Cardiff Artificial Intelligence and ENG Application University of Wales College of Cardiff Civil Engineering University of Wales College of Cardiff Cognitive Science University of Wales College of Cardiff Computing (with Statistics) University of Wales College of Cardiff Data Process APPS Predictive Demography University of Wales College of Cardiff Electrical and Electromagnetic ENG University of Wales College of Cardiff Geotechnical Engineering University of Wales College of Cardiff Maritime Studies University of Wales College of Cardiff Structural Engineering University of Wales College of Cardiff Systems Engineering Dundee University Biotechnology for Young People Dundee University Biotechnology for Young People Dundee University Computer TECH for Young People Dundee University ENG and Material TECH for Young People Dundee University Environmental Monitoring 18–24 YR Dundee University Training in TECH for LTU Durham University Advanced Environmental Technology Durham University Advanced Geological Sciences Durham University Advanced Geological Sciences Durham University Advanced Geosciences Training East Anglia University Biocolloids East Anglia University Biotechnologists East Anglia University Chemical Instrument Technologists East Anglia University Hydrogeologists Edinburgh University, UnivED Technologies Ltd ADV Techniques in Animal Husbandry Edinburgh University, UnivED Technologies Ltd ADV Techniques of Environmental MANGMT Edinburgh University, UnivED Technologies Ltd Animal Breeding Edinburgh University, UnivED Technologies Ltd Spatial Data Handling Essex University Computer Applications in Business
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name Essex University Computer Applications in MNGMT Essex University Computer Science and Natural Lang Process Essex University Mathematics with Engineering Essex University Physical Sciences Imperial College of Science Technology ADV Mechanical ENG Imperial College of Science Technology Advanced Chemical Engineering Imperial College of Science Technology APP. ENG. and PHYS. Science to Medicine Imperial College of Science Technology Communications and Signal Processing Imperial College of Science Technology Computer Science Imperial College of Science Technology CONV. Training in Composite Materials Imperial College of Science Technology CONV. Training Young UNEMP in TRANSP ENG Imperial College of Science Technology Conversion Course in Control Systems Imperial College of Science Technology Conversion for EMPLOY Semi-Conductor Imperial College of Science Technology Conversion in Petroleum Engineering Imperial College of Science Technology Environmental Analysis Assessment Imperial College of Science Technology Foundations in Advanced IT Imperial College of Science Technology Higher Level CONV. Training Civil ENG Imperial College of Science Technology Mineral Exploration Imperial College of Science Technology Petroleum Geology Imperial College of Science Technology Training Unemployed in Hydrology ETC Imperial College of Science Technology VT in Geological Engineering Keele University COMP. for GEOG and Business INFO Systems Keele University Computing in Earth Sciences Keele University Machine Perception and Neurocomputing University of Kent at Canterbury ADV TECH Training Skill Shortages University of Kent at Canterbury ADV Technology for LTU University of Kent at Canterbury Computer Sciences for GRADS Lampeter (Saint David's) University College VT in Multi-Media Management Leicester University Biotechnology Leicester University Cognitive Sciences and Manmade Machines Leicester University CONS and Interpret. ARCH. Sites Spain Leicester University CONS and Interpret, of ARCH Sites (Italy) Leicester University CONSV and History of Urban Environment Leicester University Geograph INFO Systems and COMP Cartography Leicester University High TECH Training for Unemployed Leicester University High Level Training for LTU Leicester University High TECH Training for Unemployed Leicester University High TECH Training for Unemployed
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Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name Leicester University High TECH Training for Unemployed Leicester University Techniques ADV Biotechnol. Leicester University TRANS Training CONS Cultural Heritage Liverpool University Advanced Scientific Computation Liverpool University High Level Training Engineering/Science Liverpool University Materials and Chemical Sciences Liverpool University New TECH APPLIC to Management and Admin Liverpool University New TECH APPLIC to Planning MGT Liverpool University Psychology Liverpool University VT Computer Sciences London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Training in Medical Statistics Loughborough University of Technology Advanced Industrial Ergonomics Loughborough University of Technology Advanced Industrial Materials Loughborough University of Technology Advanced Plastics and Rubbers Loughborough University of Technology Computer Integrated Manufacturing Loughborough University of Technology Construction MGT Training Loughborough University of Technology CONTEMP. European Studies for Women Loughborough University of Technology European Construction ENG Training Loughborough University of Technology Industrial Mathematical Modelling Loughborough University of Technology INFO Technology Conversion Manchester University APPLIC of Physical and Computing Science Manchester University Biocomputing and Biomathematics Manchester University Engineering Conversion Course Manchester University VOC Train for LTU High Level QUALIF Newcastle Upon Tyne University Computing Science Conversion Newcastle Upon Tyne University European Property Development Salford University Advanced Engineering Salford University Advanced Manufacturing Salford University Computational Applications Salford University Environmental Management Salford University IT in Construction Salford University Radiation and Analytical Chemistry Southampton University Micropalaeontology for the Oil Industry Southampton University Operational Research Southampton University Training in Biochem Pharmocology Southampton University VT in Social Statistics St. Andrews University Information Technology St. Andrews University Information Technology Swansea (University College) European Training Development Swansea (University College) Management Training for Women Swansea (University College) VT in Design Engineering and IT Swansea (University College) VT in Electrical Engineering Swansea (University College) VT in IT UMIST, Bursars Dept. Biotechnology and Bioreactor Systems
Higher Education—European Social Fund Unit 1994 Recommended Masters Courses Institution Name Project Name UMIST, Bursars Dept. Chemical Technology UMIST, Bursars Dept. Chemistry of Advanced Materials UMIST, Bursars Dept. Computation UMIST, Bursars Dept. Corrosion Science and ENG UMIST, Bursars Dept. Information Systems Engineering UMIST, Bursars Dept. Instrumentation and Analytical Science UMIST, Bursars Dept. Machine Translation UMIST, Bursars Dept. Manufacturing Technology UMIST, Bursars Dept. Metallic and Ceramic Materials UMIST, Bursars Dept. MSC Textile Design Technology UMIST, Bursars Dept. Paper Technology UMIST, Bursars Dept. Polymer Science and Technology UMIST, Bursars Dept VSLI Systems Engineering University College London Applications of Geographic INFO Systems University College London Biotechnology Training Scheme Warwick University Analytical Methods Warwick University Parallel Computers and Computation Institute of Occupational Medicine Occupational Hygiene Education