§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many students have applied to take(a) foundation degrees and (b) Higher National Diplomas in each of the past three years. [152648]
§ Alan JohnsonThe available information covers those applying through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) to full-time foundation degrees and HMDs. Figures are given in the table. There is no central record of applicants to part-time courses.
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Number of applicants1 through UCAS to foundation degree and HND courses Year of entry Foundation degrees HMDs 2001 1,330 52,584 2002 5,383 45,417 2003 10,956 38,046 1Applicants applying to both foundation degree and HND courses will be counted in both columns. Source: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
§ Alan JohnsonThe available information is taken from the Universities and Colleges Admissions service (UCAS) and covers all applicants accepted through UCAS to full time first degree and HND courses. Figures are given in the table.