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Written question asked by Lord Janner of Braunstone (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 June 2011.


Higher Education: Course Closures

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many university courses are due to be closed nationwide for the 2011–12 academic year; and how many courses they estimate will closed in the 2012–13 academic year.
Answer

We do not collect information on the total number of courses available in any one academic year. Universities are autonomous bodies and it is entirely a matter for them which courses to offer. All institutions will review from time to time their suite of courses taking into account factors such as student demand and financial viability. Additional funding is available from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for strategically important and vulnerable subjects.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10265; 728 c405WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Curriculum Universities
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk