HC Deb 20 June 1995 vol 262 cc223-4W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the proportion of students obtaining(a) first class and (b) upper second class degrees at (i) the university of Wales and (ii) Welsh higher education institutions as a whole in (1) 1991–92 and (2) 1992–93; and if he will make a statement. [29035]

Mr. Richards

The information available on the proportion of first degree students obtaining first class or upper second class honours degrees at the constituent colleges of the university of Wales and at higher education institutions in Wales is shown in the table:

First degree students in Wales
1991–92 1992–93
University of Wales1 Number Per cent. awarded Number Per cent. awarded
Awarded
First Class Honours 296 5.9 315 5.5
Other Honours2 4,379 86.7 5,018 87.4
Ordinary Degrees 377 7.5 411 7.2
Total 5,052 5,744
Notes:
1 As at December.
2 Includes upper second, lower second and third class honours.

Source:

Universities Statistical Record.

1991–92 1992–93
Higher Education Institutions1 Number Per cent. awarded Number Per cent. awarded
Awarded
First Class Honours 101 3.9 120 3.9
Upper Second Class Honours 804 31.2 1,004 32.3
Other Degrees2 1,673 64.9 1,987 63.9
Total awarded 2,578 3,111
Notes:
1 As at November.
2 Include lower second, third class and ordinary degrees.

Source:

Examination Results First Destination Survey.