Post-qualification admissions in higher education: proposed changes

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Post-qualification admissions consultation response (web version)

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Detail of outcome

This document sets out the independent analysis of responses to the consultation, conducted by York Consulting LLP on behalf of the Department for Education.

It confirms that the government will not be pursuing a policy of post-qualification admissions but will focus on working with sector bodies to address identified problems within the current arrangements in a way which is supportive of all students.

Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of post-qualification admissions (PQA).

This consultation ran from 9:30am on 21 January 2021 to 11:59pm on 13 May 2021

Consultation description

We are seeking views on proposed changes to the current system of higher education admissions to a system of PQA.

This consultation follows the commitment from the government to level up the university admissions system.

Documents

Post-qualification admissions reform (web version)

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