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To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many students at UK universities graduated with degrees in (a) computer science, (b) mathematics and (c) physics in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many students at UK universities graduated with degrees in (a) computer science, (b) mathematics and (c) physics in each of the last five years.
Asked by
Nigel Evans
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 July 2008
For answer on
14 July 2008
Answered on
22 July 2008
[holding answer 14 July 2008]: The latest available information is given in the table. Comparable figures for the 2007-08 academic year will be available in January 2009.
The STEM programme aims to increase the number of young people taking up post-16 qualifications in the area of STEM, which includes ICT. By ensuring that more young people are going into mathematics and the sciences at post-16 we are enabling more people to take up degrees and other HE qualifications in ICT and computing fields.64 per cent. of computing graduates work in STEM jobs. This is slightly higher than all STEM graduates (48 per cent.), which suggests that either there is slightly higher demand for computing graduates so that computing graduates are more likely to have the right skills that employers are looking for than other STEM graduates. Five per cent. of e-skills employers have skills-shortage vacancies, the same as the UK average. There are still some 36 per cent. of computing graduates or 73,000 individuals not working in a STEM job, who could be used to overcome any excess demand.I am encouraged by the range of contact currently taking place between the Sector Skills Council (e-skills UK). The Higher Education Funding Council for England and the higher education sector to ensure their IT and computing courses continue to meet the needs of industry. The ITMB degree framework helps prepare undergraduates for the changing rote of the IT professional by providing them with the technology and business skills employers need. E-skills are also supporting activity in schools such as the 14-19 Diploma in Information Technology and Computer Clubs for Girls which improve the information available to pupils and can help drive demand for computer science courses.
| Number of First Degree Qualifiers¹ in Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences and Physics: UK higher education institutions² | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject of study | 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 |
| Computer Science³ | 18,240 | 20,010 | 19,775 | 18,495 | 16,255 |
| Mathematical Sciences4 | 5,100 | 5,150 | 4,990 | 5,260 | 5,385 |
| Physics | 2,205 | 2,180 | 2,225 | 2,345 | 2,255 |
| ¹ Figures cover qualifiers of all domiciles and all modes of study. | |||||
| ² Figures exclude those qualifying from the Open University due to inconsistencies in their method of recording subject of study over the time period. | |||||
| ³ Computer Science as a subject area includes the following principal subjects: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Others in Computing Science. | |||||
| 4 Mathematical Sciences as a subject area includes the following principal subjects: Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, Others in Mathematical and Computing Sciences, Others " Mathematical Sciences, Balanced Combination of Maths Sciences and informatics. | |||||
| Note: | |||||
| Figures have been rounded to the nearest five. | |||||
| Source: | |||||
| Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Student Record. |
Subjects
Computers; Graduates; ICT; Science; Mathematics; Physics
Date
22 July 2008
Reference
218731; 479 c1303W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on mathematics support in universities; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on mathematics support in universities; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Boris Johnson
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 July 2007
For answer on
17 July 2007
Answered on
19 July 2007
The Department has not recently commissioned or evaluated any research on mathematics support in universities, meeting the perceived shortcomings of students with ‘A’ level mathematics.
Subjects
Higher education; Mathematics
Date
19 July 2007
Reference
150529; 463 c558-9W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many higher education institutions offered (a) mathematics, (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees in (i) 2004-05 and (ii) 2005-06.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many higher education institutions offered (a) mathematics, (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees in (i) 2004-05 and (ii) 2005-06.
Asked by
Jim Cousins
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 May 2006
For answer on
5 June 2006
Answered on
16 June 2006
The latest available data are shown in the following table. Data for the academic year 2005-06 will become available at the beginning of 2007.
| Number of HE institutions with students enrolled on first degree courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology in 2003-04 and 2004-05 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 2004-05 | |
| Mathematical Sciences¹ | 106 | 106 |
| Of which: | ||
| Mathematics | 105 | 102 |
| Physical Sciences² | 116 | 116 |
| Of which: | ||
| Physics | 68 | 61 |
| Chemistry | 82 | 80 |
| Biological Sciences³ | 125 | 125 |
| Of which: | ||
| Biology | 111 | 110 |
| ¹ Mathematical Sciences include disciplines such as statistics and operational research in addition to mathematics courses. | ||
| ² Physical sciences include disciplines such as geography, geology, materials science, forensics and archaeology in addition to physics and chemistry courses. | ||
| ³ Biological Sciences include disciplines such as microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology in addition to biology courses. | ||
| Notes: | ||
| Figures are on a snapshot basis as at 1 December each year. | ||
| Source: | ||
| Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) |
Subjects
Higher education; Science; Mathematics
Date
16 June 2006
Reference
75292; 447 c1437W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent assessment she has made of the quality of the teaching of (a) science and (b) mathematics in secondary schools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent assessment she has made of the quality of the teaching of (a) science and (b) mathematics in secondary schools.
Asked by
John Hayes
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 May 2006
For answer on
4 May 2006
Answered on
15 May 2006
The Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools 2004/05 states that the teaching of science is good or better in nearly three quarters of secondary schools, and that the teaching of mathematics is good in two thirds of lessons in secondary schools.
Subjects
Education; Standards; Science; Mathematics
Date
15 May 2006
Reference
446 c789W; 68641
House
House of Commons
(2) what assessment she has made of the impact of trends in the numbers of physics and chemistry graduates on (a) science and technology industries and (b) the teaching profession.
(2) what assessment she has made of the impact of trends in the numbers of physics and chemistry graduates on (a) science and technology industries and (b) the teaching profession.
Asked by
Martin Horwood
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 November 2005
For answer on
28 November 2005
Answered on
5 December 2005
The table shows the annual number of first degree qualifiers in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from 1989/90 to the latest available data. Please note discontinuities in the time-series at 2000/01 and 2002/03, as explained in the table notes.
A review by Sir Gareth Roberts¹ demonstrated skill shortages within the science and technology industries and in response we have launched the 10-year science and innovation investment framework with the specific aim of attracting more students into science and engineering. The first annual report was published in July.Falling numbers of chemistry and physics graduates may also have contributed to higher-than-average vacancy rates for science teachers². In response, science graduates studying for Postgraduate Certificates of Education are now eligible for training bursaries of £7,000 starting courses in 2005, which will rise to £9,000 for those starting in 2006. If they go on to teach science in a maintained school they become eligible after completing their induction for a ‘golden hello' of £5,000.As stated at the recent evidence session on strategic science provision, we have noted HEFCE's advice that university science departments are not in crisis. In fact provisional UCAS data on 2005/06 entry indicates that there is a higher than average increase of 10 per cent.+ in the number of students entering science (including physics and chemistry), technology, engineering and mathematics. However, we are not complacent and we will keep this under review to see if more action is needed."¹ SET for success, published in April 2002.² DfES Statistical First Release 41."
| First degree qualifiers in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from UK HE institutions(15) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic year | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| 1989/90 | 2,200 | 2,620 | 2,450 |
| 1990/91 | 2,320 | 2,880 | 2,515 |
| 1991/92 | 2,215 | 3,075 | 2,815 |
| 1992/93 | 2,275 | 3,240 | 3,085 |
| 1993/94 | 2,410 | 3,370 | 3,070 |
| 1994/95 | 2,480 | 4,110 | 3,435 |
| 1995/96 | 2,000 | 4,145 | 3,385 |
| 1996/97 | 2,440 | 3,755 | 3,115 |
| 1997/98 | 2,320 | 3,395 | 3,370 |
| 1998/99 | 2,320 | 3,625 | 3,640 |
| 1999/2000 | 2,300 | 3,425 | 3,545 |
| 2000/01 | 2,450 | 3,285 | 3,720 |
| 2001/02 | 2,210 | 3,215 | 3,725 |
| 2002/03 | 2,205 | 2,955 | 4,390 |
| 2003/04 | 2,180 | 2,735 | 4,655 |
| Source: Universities Statistical record (USR), AGCAS Polytechnic Statistics Working group and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) student record. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5. | |||
| (15) Figures up to and including 1993/94 cover full-time and sandwich qualifiers at English and Welsh polytechnics (1993/94 covers English polytechnics only) and qualifiers from universities in Great Britain. Figures for 1994/95 onwards cover all UK HE institutions. | |||
| (16) Figures from 1994/95 to 1999/2000 exclude qualifications obtained from students studying on dormant modes of study. Figures for 2000/01 onwards include these students. | |||
| (17) Figures for 2001/02 and earlier are based upon the major subject of the qualification. For 2002/03 onwards, figures by subject are apportioned between the subjects studied. |
Subjects
Chemistry; Graduates; Skilled workers; Science; Labour market; Mathematics; Physics
Date
5 December 2005
Reference
440 c948-9W;440 c948-9W; 32626
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) how many students have graduated in (a) chemistry, (b) physics and (c) mathematics or further mathematics in each year since 1990;
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) how many students have graduated in (a) chemistry, (b) physics and (c) mathematics or further mathematics in each year since 1990;
Asked by
Martin Horwood
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 November 2005
For answer on
28 November 2005
Answered on
5 December 2005
The table shows the annual number of first degree qualifiers in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from 1989/90 to the latest available data. Please note discontinuities in the time-series at 2000/01 and 2002/03, as explained in the table notes.
A review by Sir Gareth Roberts¹ demonstrated skill shortages within the science and technology industries and in response we have launched the 10-year science and innovation investment framework with the specific aim of attracting more students into science and engineering. The first annual report was published in July.Falling numbers of chemistry and physics graduates may also have contributed to higher-than-average vacancy rates for science teachers². In response, science graduates studying for Postgraduate Certificates of Education are now eligible for training bursaries of £7,000 starting courses in 2005, which will rise to £9,000 for those starting in 2006. If they go on to teach science in a maintained school they become eligible after completing their induction for a ‘golden hello' of £5,000.As stated at the recent evidence session on strategic science provision, we have noted HEFCE's advice that university science departments are not in crisis. In fact provisional UCAS data on 2005/06 entry indicates that there is a higher than average increase of 10 per cent.+ in the number of students entering science (including physics and chemistry), technology, engineering and mathematics. However, we are not complacent and we will keep this under review to see if more action is needed."¹ SET for success, published in April 2002.² DfES Statistical First Release 41."
| First degree qualifiers in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from UK HE institutions(15) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic year | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| 1989/90 | 2,200 | 2,620 | 2,450 |
| 1990/91 | 2,320 | 2,880 | 2,515 |
| 1991/92 | 2,215 | 3,075 | 2,815 |
| 1992/93 | 2,275 | 3,240 | 3,085 |
| 1993/94 | 2,410 | 3,370 | 3,070 |
| 1994/95 | 2,480 | 4,110 | 3,435 |
| 1995/96 | 2,000 | 4,145 | 3,385 |
| 1996/97 | 2,440 | 3,755 | 3,115 |
| 1997/98 | 2,320 | 3,395 | 3,370 |
| 1998/99 | 2,320 | 3,625 | 3,640 |
| 1999/2000 | 2,300 | 3,425 | 3,545 |
| 2000/01 | 2,450 | 3,285 | 3,720 |
| 2001/02 | 2,210 | 3,215 | 3,725 |
| 2002/03 | 2,205 | 2,955 | 4,390 |
| 2003/04 | 2,180 | 2,735 | 4,655 |
| Source: Universities Statistical record (USR), AGCAS Polytechnic Statistics Working group and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) student record. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5. | |||
| (15) Figures up to and including 1993/94 cover full-time and sandwich qualifiers at English and Welsh polytechnics (1993/94 covers English polytechnics only) and qualifiers from universities in Great Britain. Figures for 1994/95 onwards cover all UK HE institutions. | |||
| (16) Figures from 1994/95 to 1999/2000 exclude qualifications obtained from students studying on dormant modes of study. Figures for 2000/01 onwards include these students. | |||
| (17) Figures for 2001/02 and earlier are based upon the major subject of the qualification. For 2002/03 onwards, figures by subject are apportioned between the subjects studied. |
Subjects
Chemistry; Graduates; Skilled workers; Science; Labour market; Mathematics; Physics
Date
5 December 2005
Reference
440 c948-9W;440 c948-9W; 32624
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many students commenced undergraduate courses in (a) mathematics and (b) mathematics combined with another subject in English universities in each of the last 30 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many students commenced undergraduate courses in (a) mathematics and (b) mathematics combined with another subject in English universities in each of the last 30 years.
Asked by
James Clappison
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 June 2005
For answer on
30 June 2005
Answered on
12 September 2005
The available information, covering institutions in Great Britain, is shown in the tables. Changes in the classification of subjects and in the coverage of institutions mean it is not possible to produce a consistent time series for the whole of this period. A corresponding time series for institutions in England is not available centrally.
| Entrants to full-time undergraduate mathematics and mathematics/physics courses Universities in Great Britain1973/74 to 1984/85(42) | |
|---|---|
| Academic year | Entrants |
| 1973/74 | 3,660 |
| 1974/75 | 3,645 |
| 1975/76 | 3,485 |
| 1976/77 | 3,655 |
| 1977/78 | 3,900 |
| 1978/79 | 4,185 |
| 1979/80 | 4,445 |
| 1980/81 | 5,020 |
| 1981/82 | 5,175 |
| 1982/83 | 5,105 |
| 1983/84 | 5,035 |
| 1984/85 | 5,130 |
| Source: Universities Statistical Record (USR). Numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5. | |
| (42) Former UFC-funded universities |
| Entrants to full-time undergraduate mathematical science courses Universities in Great Britain 1985/86 to 1993/94(43) | |
|---|---|
| Academic year | Entrants |
| 1985/86 | 3,350 |
| 1986/87 | 3,150 |
| 1987/88 | 3,415 |
| 1988/89 | 3,745 |
| 1989/90 | 4,155 |
| 1990/91 | 4,020 |
| 1991/92 | 4,115 |
| 1992/93 | 4,085 |
| 1993/94 | 4,525 |
| Source: Universities Statistical Record (USR). Numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5. | |
| (43) Mathematics, statistics and combined mathematical sciences. The subject classification of higher education courses was totally revised for the 1985/86 academic year. | |
| (44) Former UFC-funded universities. |
| Entrants to full-time undergraduate mathematical sciences courses HE institutions in Great Britain(45) | |
|---|---|
| Academic year | Entrants |
| 1994/95 | 5,650 |
| 1995/96 | 5,190 |
| 1996/97 | 5,615 |
| 1997/98 | 5,930 |
| 1998/99 | 5,255 |
| 1999/2000 | 5,410 |
| 2000/01 | 5,425 |
| 2001/02 | 5,700 |
| 2002/03 | 6,505 |
| 2003/04 | 6,700 |
| Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5. | |
| (45) Covers mathematics, statistics and combined mathematical sciences. | |
| (46) Covers former UFC-funded universities, post-1992 universities, and HE colleges. | |
| (47) In 2002/03, changes were made to the method used to allocate students to subjects of study. The main effect of this was to increase the number of students allocated to individual named subjects and to decrease those who were allocated to the ““combined course”” category. This means that figures for 2002/03 and 2003/04 are not directly comparable with those for earlier years. |
Subjects
Student numbers; Mathematics
Date
12 September 2005
Reference
436 c2349-51W;436 c2351-2W; 8722
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what proportion of (a) undergraduate and (b) graduate students in English universities studying mathematics degrees were foreign nationals in the last year for which figures are available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what proportion of (a) undergraduate and (b) graduate students in English universities studying mathematics degrees were foreign nationals in the last year for which figures are available.
Asked by
Nick Gibb
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 June 2005
For answer on
4 July 2005
Answered on
12 September 2005
The latest information is shown in the table:
| Students in UK HE Institutions studying mathematical sciences—2003/04(35) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Undergraduates | Graduates | |||
| Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | |
| UK | 21,665 | 90 | 4,910 | 91 |
| EU | 465 | 2 | 115 | 2 |
| Overseas | 2,000 | 8 | 370 | 7 |
| Total | 24,130 | 100 | 5,393 | 100 |
| Note: Numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5, so components may not sum to totals. Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). | ||||
| (35) Covers any students who enrolled at any point during the academic year. | ||||
| (36) Covers Mathematics, Statistics and Computing Science. | ||||
| (37) Covers students on any year of an undergraduate course. |
Subjects
Overseas students; Mathematics
Date
12 September 2005
Reference
9265; 436 c2348W;436 c2349-50W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list the English universities which have (a) closed and (b) announced the closure of their mathematics department in the last eight years; and how many places for mathematics have been lost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list the English universities which have (a) closed and (b) announced the closure of their mathematics department in the last eight years; and how many places for mathematics have been lost.
Asked by
James Clappison
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 June 2005
For answer on
30 June 2005
Answered on
11 July 2005
Information on the closure, merger or opening of particular university courses and departments is not collected centrally by either my Department, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), or the Higher Education Statistical Agency (HESA). Higher Education Institutions are autonomous organisations responsible for their own academic direction and strategic use of funds, and any decisions on closures of departments are made by them.In their advice to the Secretary of State on strategic subjects published last week, HEFCE has estimated that despite a fall in activity of 9.3 per cent. (or 1,800 full-time equivalents—FTEs) in mathematics since 1999–2000, the total activity remained at nearly 17,500 FTEs in 2003–04, providing a substantial base on which to build. We will be considering HEFCE's advice carefully in the coming months before responding.
Subjects
Higher education; Mathematics
Date
11 July 2005
Reference
8718; 436 c841-2W;436 c842-3W
House
House of Commons