I propose to take Questions Nos. 105, 107, 109 and 110 together.
As the Deputy will be aware the HEA conducts undergraduate progression analysis annually which covers progression / non-progression from 1st year into 2nd year across all HEA funded institutions. The most recent analysis, completed in the November 2016, covers progression / non-progression from academic year 2013/2014 into academic year 2014/2015. The data for IT Carlow and Waterford IT is contained in the attached tables. The previous years figures are also shown. In relation to doctoral students there are currently 7 PhD students enrolled at IT Carlow, which accounts for 0.1% of the total student enrolment (6,820 students). There are currently 140 PhD students enrolled at Waterford IT, which accounts for 1.8% of the total student enrolment (7,792 students).
Overall Non-Progression Rates by NFQ Level 2013/14 - 2014/15: Institute of Technology Carlow (2012/13 - 2013/14 in brackets)
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Carlow IT
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Non-Progression Rate
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Level 8
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14% (18%)
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Level 7
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21% (25%)
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Level 6
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19% (25%)
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All Levels
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17% (21%)
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Overall Non-Progression Rates by NFQ Level 2013/14 - 2014/15: Waterford Institute of Technology (2012/13 - 2013/14 in brackets)
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Waterford IT
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Non-Progression Rate
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Level 8
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17% (19%)
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Level 7
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22% (23%)
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Level 6
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25% (26%)
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All Levels
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19% (21%)
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