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Who is responsible for the Survey?
The following bodies are responsible for the National Student Survey (NSS). The survey forms part of their statutory duties to ensure that the quality of teaching in higher education is assessed. To find out more about these bodies please click on one of the links below.
- Higher Education Funding Council for England
- Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
- Department for Employment and Learning, Northern Ireland
- Skills for Health
- Training and Development Agency for Schools
The survey is supported by the following student bodies:
- National Union of Students
- National Union of Students, Wales
- National Union of Students, Scotland
- National Union of Students – Unions of Students in Ireland
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Who is administering the Survey?
The Survey is administered by Ipsos MORI, an independent research company. They are highly experienced in large-scale surveys of this nature, having successfully won and retained contracts for both the National Readership Survey and the National Radio Listening Survey.
All work undertaken by Ipsos MORI is carried out in accordance with the Data Protection Act and guidelines agreed by the Market Research Society. To find out more about Ipsos MORI please visit the Ipsos MORI website.
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Where will the results be published?
The results of the survey will be published on the Unistats website in summer 2008 (www.unistats.com). The site has been developed as a one-stop-shop for official information about the quality and standards of higher education. Applicants seeking to start a course the following year will be encouraged to use the site to help inform their choices.
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How can I find out more about Market Research?
To find out more about market research you can contact the Market Research Society (MRS). To find out more about the MRS please go to: www.mrs.org.uk.
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