Postgraduate Education
(asked on 4th December 2014) - View Source
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what proportion of part-time UK postgraduate students of each gender were (a) under 30, (b) between 30 and 40 and (c) over 40 years of age on entry in each of the last three years.
The Higher Education Statistics Agency collects and publishes data on entrants at UK Higher Education Institutions. The proportion of entrants to part-time taught postgraduate qualifications by gender and age in the last three academic years is provided in the table.
Statistics on entrants at UK Higher Education Institutions in the academic year 2013/14 will become available from the Higher Education Statistics Agency in January 2015.
Proportion of UK Domiciled entrants to part-time (1) Postgraduate Taught Qualifications (2) by Age and Gender
UK Higher Education Institutions
Academic Years 2010/11 to 2012/13
Academic Year 2012/13
| Under 30 | Between 30-40 | Over 40 | Total |
Female | 61% | 54% | 60% | 59% |
Male | 39% | 46% | 40% | 41% |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Academic Year 2011/12
| Under 30 | Between 30-40 | Over 40 | Total |
Female | 61% | 54% | 60% | 58% |
Male | 39% | 46% | 40% | 42% |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Academic Year 2010/11
| Under 30 | Between 30-40 | Over 40 | Total |
Female | 62% | 55% | 63% | 60% |
Male | 38% | 45% | 37% | 40% |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency
Notes: Percentages have been rounded, therefore the sum of components may not add up to the total.
1. Domicile refers to the student’s postcode or permanent address prior to entering their course
2. Entrants refers to those in their first year of study
3. Age of student as of 31st August