14-19 diplomas as a pathway to progression into higher education
A report published by the Department for Education has investigated higher education institutions’ (HEIs) approach to subject-based Diplomas as entry qualifications. Diplomas were introduced in schools in England and Wales in September 2008 and are offered at three levels.
The survey conducted between November 2009 and February 2010 examined HEIs’ understanding of diplomas, their admissions practices and levels of applications from Diploma students. A representative sample of 19 HEIs was identified, where the HEIs offered degree programmes in subjects where there was alignment to one or more of the first ten Diploma subject areas.
