HEFCE release key statistics on foundation degrees

7 Feb 2007

A report from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) provides key statistics on foundation degrees from 2001-02 to 2006-07.

The report describes key characteristics of foundation degree programmes and students. It covers

• the trends in student numbers
• the characteristics of programmes
• attributes of students
• students' feedback
• progression and qualification rates
• progression to further study
• employment outcomes
• and support from employers.

For more information see:

• The HEFCE news article
• The full HEFCE publication