§ Lord Harrisonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the number of applications for Japanese and Chinese studies has declined or risen in each of the past three years. [HL3797]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills (Baroness Ashton of Upholland)According to figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) shown in the table below, the number of undergraduate students taking Japanese studies has risen in each of the past three years. The latest figures for entry in 2004 show that the number of applications for undergraduate places is up by 9.6 per cent.
For Chinese studies, the trend over the past three years is also upwards, although applications for 2004 indicate a decline of 14 per cent.
Information on the number of postgraduate applications is not available.
Number of students taking full time undergraduate courses of 'Japanese studies' and 'Chinese studies' at UKHE institutions. Year of Entry Japanese Studies Chinese Studies Both 2001 110 80 190 2002 115 105 220 2003 160 90 250 Source:
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepted applications
Figures are rounded to the nearest 0 or 5.