Publications

The European Schools and the European Baccalaureate: Guidance for Universities and Colleges - Updated September 2009

This booklet offers updated guidance to the admissions officers of universities and other institutions of higher education on factors to be taken into account in assessing applications for degree and other courses in higher education from holders of the European Baccalaureate.

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Audience: DfE, Employers, Higher Education Institutions , Parents
Format: Date issued: September 2009
Function: Information Reference: EURO-BACC

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Impact of selective funding of research in England, and the specific outcomes of HEFCE research funding: Annotated literature review

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This publication presents the review of literature on which the main report draws for its evidence base. It provides an annotated summary of all books and journal articles, public documents and other publications, and other forms of information examined in relation to the main report.

Audience: DfE, Higher Education Institutions , Local Authorities, Researchers
Format: Date issued: September 2009
Function: Data Collection Reference: RW47A

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National Evaluation of Diplomas: Findings from the 2008 Survey of Higher Education Institutions on their Implementation and Impact - Brief

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This brief summarises the evaluation which explores how diplomas are being implemented and delivered; assesses their impact on participation in education and training post-16 and attainment; and reviews the perceptions of key stakeholders, e.g. parents, employers and Higher Education Institutions.

Audience: DfE, Higher Education Institutions , Parents, Researchers, Young people
Format: Date issued: August 2009
Function: Data Collection Reference: DCSF-RB145

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National Evaluation of Diplomas: Findings from the 2008 Survey of Higher Education Institutions on their Implementation and Impact

This large-scale, multi-strand evaluation explores how diplomas are being implemented and delivered; assesses their impact on participation in education and training post-16 and attainment; and reviews the perceptions of key stakeholders, e.g. parents, employers and Higher Education Institutions.

Audience: DfE, Higher Education Institutions , Parents, Researchers, Young people
Format: Date issued: August 2009
Function: Data Collection Reference: DCSF-RR145

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Reviewing Diploma Development - Evaluation of the Design of the Diploma Qualifications

This research looked at understanding and assessing how Diplomas have been developed and the relationship between the process and outcomes. Recommendations were sought for the remaining development of Diplomas and qualifications in general.

Audience: DfE, Researchers, Schools, Teachers
Format: Date issued: January 2009
Function: Data Collection Reference: DCSF-RW080

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Trans-national Education and Higher Education Institutions - Exploring Patterns of HE Institutional Activity

This research set out to identify the scale and pattern of current and planned trans-national education (TNE) offered by UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). TNE refers to the provision of educational programmes by HEIs in countries other than their own.

Audience: HE Students, Higher Education Institutions
Format: Research Report Date issued: May 2008
Function: Information Reference: DIUS-RR-08-07

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International Research Collaboration in UK Higher Education Institutions

The aim of this research was to reveal the extent to which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) monitor and co-ordinate research collaboration between their institutions and those abroad, to identify institutional roles or committees that monitor and coordinate such international research links, and to identify the processes that monitor or record such links.

Audience: DfE, Higher Education Institutions , Local Authorities, Researchers
Format: Research Report Date issued: May 2008
Function: Data Collection Reference: DIUS-RR-08-08

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European Union Students Studying in English Higher Education Institutions

This study aimed to identify the pathways, intentions and relevant perceptions of (non-UK) European Union (EU) students entering English higher education. It sought to identify why students wished to obtain an English HE qualification, their attitudes towards the uptake and repayment of tuition fee loans and their future career plans.

Audience: DfE, Education and training professionals, Higher Education Institutions , Journalists, Researchers
Format: Research Report Date issued: May 2008
Function: Data Collection Reference: DIUS-RR-08-09

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Customer Satisfaction with Higher Education Financial Support Arrangements - 2006/7

The main objective of this research is to test customer views on higher education student support arrangements. An initial round of interviews with students and parents was undertaken before the changes arising from the modernisation programme were introduced.

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Audience: Corporation of FE Institutions, DfE, Higher Education Institutions , Local Authorities
Format: Product - Document Date issued: March 2008
Function: Data Collection Reference: DIUS-RR-08-03
ISBN: 978 1 84478 984 9

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