This document provides guidance for further education institutions (FEIs) seeking to apply for foundation degree awarding powers (FDAPs) up until 31 March 2018.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to providers in England only.

FEIs seeking to apply for FDAPs from 1 April 2018 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.

This guidance sets out the criteria and process for higher education providers seeking to apply for either university title or university college title up until 31 March 2019.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to higher education providers in England only.

Providers seeking to apply for university title or university college title from 1 April 2019 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.

This guidance sets out the criteria and process for providers seeking to apply for taught degree awarding powers (TDAPs) and/or research degree awarding powers (RDAPs) until 31 March 2018.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to providers in England only.

Providers seeking to apply for TDAPs or RDAPs from 1 April 2018 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.

The methodology note includes detail on the definitions used and coverage of the graduate labour market statistics.

We will update the note with any significant changes in the methodology.