Further written evidence submitted by
the Open University
During the hearing, the panel asked for any research
that was quoted to be submitted. I attach a copy of research prepared
by JM Consulting Ltd on behalf of Hefce.
In addition please find some background to information
provided by Martin Bean during the hearing.
— 49%
of our new undergraduates have 1 "A" level or lower
at entry.
— Cost
of OU degree, between £4,200 and £5,860.
— £372
million is the current Widening Participation Allocation funding.
This is made up of the total widening participation allocation
of £143.5 million plus the funding for improving retention
of £229.2 million, allocated by HEFCE as part of their teaching
enhancement and student success (TESS) allocation.
Widening participation allocations for 2010-11 (October
2010 announcement).
| Funding element |
Full-time | Part-time
| Total |
| Funding for widening access | £61.6M
| £68.7M | £130.3M |
| Funding for students with disabilities |
| | £13.2M
|
| Overall total | |
| £143.5M |
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/widen/fund/
Teaching enhancement and student success allocations for 2010-11
(October 2010)
| Funding element | Full-time
| Part-time | Total
|
| Funding for improving retention | £175.0M
| £54.2M | £229.2M |
| Research-informed teaching |
| | £10.1M |
| Institutional learning and teaching strategies
| | | £30.5M
|
| Overall total | |
| £269.8M |
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/learning/funding/support/
4 May 2011
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