Government reform of Higher Education - Business, Innovation and Skills Committee Contents


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-timePart-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-timeTotal
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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