Due to the differences between different types of part time courses, no meaningful average cost can be provided to the Deputy.
Part-time and flexible students can fall under a number of categories such part-time students on traditional on-campus full-time programmes, blended learning, evening/weekend on-campus students and remote students.
Part-time students can take a wide range of number of ECTS credits, and there is, therefore, no average cost of part-time courses available. The average cost of a full time undergraduate student is c. €9,000 - €10,000 per student per year.
Part-time students are included in the HEA’s funding allocation model on a pro-rata basis and receive the same subject group weighting as students on full-time courses. The funding model also recognises students on online or distance learning courses.
Part-time students do have to pay fees, which often vary in accordance with the number of ECTS credits taken.