3. Urgent Question: Part-time Postgraduate Study

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:28 pm on 24 May 2016.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 2:28, 24 May 2016

Can I thank the Member for her supplementary question and her good wishes? Part-time is a priority for this administration and is key to opening up opportunities for individuals to upskill and improve their employment prospects. Therefore, I was very pleased that HEFCW have recognised the importance of part-time provision and have been able to maintain its support at undergraduate level. I recognise what she says about postgraduate level. As she will be aware, I have recently taken up the post of Cabinet Secretary for Education and I’m working with officials to gain a fuller understanding of the funds and finances available to higher education students and to the institutions in which they study in Wales.