Student data analysis
The data presented includes a range of information broken down for each protected characteristics as of August 2024.
The data highlights changes in numbers of students with a given characteristic over the years and the proportion of students with a given characteristic against the total University student population.
The data covers the characteristics of age, disability, race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender identify.
Age
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 - 49 | 50+ | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 8,960 | 8,155 | -9.0% | -2.3% | 195 | 225 | +15.3% | +22.0% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 5,135 | 5,205 | +1.3% | -2.7% | 735 | 780 | +6.0% | +2.0% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
88.3% (2,750/3,115) |
87.5% (120/135) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
74.1% (635/855) |
75.0% (20/30) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 86.6% (245/285) |
90.7% (290/320) |
+4.1% | +11.5% | 69.2% (10/15) |
82.4% (15/15) |
+13.1% | +3.2% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21 on entry)
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Age group | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Under 21 | 4,785 | 646 | 5,431 | 4,656 | 568 | 5,224 | 4,525 | 645 | 5,165 |
| 21 - 24 | 3,737 | 870 | 4,605 | 3,970 | 835 | 4,805 | 3,700 | 920 | 4,620 |
| 25 - 49 | 7,150 | 4,675 | 11,825 | 8,960 | 5,135 | 14,095 | 8,155 | 5,205 | 13,355 |
| Over 50 | 175 | 665 | 835 | 195 | 735 | 930 | 225 | 780 | 1,005 |
| Total | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,695 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| Over 25 | 7,320 | 5,335 | 12,660 | 9,155 | 5,875 | 15,025 | 8,380 | 5,985 | 14,365 |
| % over 25 | 46.2% | 77.9% | 55.8% | 51.5% | 80.9% | 60.0% | 50.5% | 79.3% | 59.5% |
* Analysis is based on the student's age on entry to their course.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 36.2% | 46.2% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Part Time | 75.0% | 77.9% | 80.9% | 79.3% |
| Total | 49.5% | 55.8% | 60.0% | 59.5% |
The percentage of students aged 25 and above has increased to its highest percentage over the last few years in both modes of study before a slight drop for the current academic year.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 21 | 5,495 | 4,785 | 4,665 | 4,525 |
| Over 25 | 5,050 | 7,320 | 9,155 | 8,380 |
| Total | 13,895 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
The number of students over 25 increased between 2020/21 and 2022/23, followed by a decrease in 2023/24. The number of students under 21 has declined between 2020/21 and 2023/24.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2024/2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 21 | 785 | 645 | 550 | 645 |
| Over 25 | 5,485 | 5,335 | 5,875 | 5,985 |
| Total | 7,310 | 6,855 | 7,255 | 7,545 |
Part-time students over 25 have increased between 2020/21 and 2023/24.
Disability
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Declared Disability | DSA Recipient | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 2,480 | 2,485 | +0.1% | +6.8% | 860 | 720 | -16.4% | -9.7% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 985 | 1,140 | +15.9% | +12.0% | 130 | 120 | -9.1% | -13.1% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
81.1% (1,695/2,090) |
84.1% (630/750) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
72.3% (360/500) |
74.5% (150/205) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 120 | 120 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 71.6% (175/245) |
81.9% (225/275) |
+10.3% | +2.8% | 71.5% (105/145) |
89.4% (120/130) |
+17.9% | +10.2% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21).
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Disability | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Specific learning difficulty | 745 | 300 | 1,045 | 635 | 340 | 975 | 615 | 350 | 965 |
| Physical impairment or mobility issue | 45 | 25 | 70 | 40 | 20 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| Long standing illness | 195 | 105 | 295 | 190 | 90 | 280 | 175 | 125 | 300 |
| Disability not listed above | 150 | 45 | 195 | 135 | 45 | 180 | 140 | 35 | 175 |
| Deaf or hearing impaired | 45 | 25 | 60 | 35 | 25 | 60 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Blind or visually impaired | 20 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Multiple disabilities | 475 | 125 | 600 | 560 | 220 | 780 | 590 | 285 | 875 |
| Mental health condition | 760 | 200 | 960 | 715 | 210 | 925 | 715 | 230 | 945 |
| Social/communication impairment | 155 | 30 | 185 | 150 | 25 | 175 | 160 | 35 | 190 |
| Development condition since childhood | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Total disabled | 2,575 | 860 | 3,440 | 2,480 | 985 | 3,465 | 2,485 | 1,140 | 3,625 |
| Not known disability | 13,265 | 5,990 | 19,260 | 15,310 | 6,270 | 21,580 | 14,120 | 6,405 | 20,525 |
| Total | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,695 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| % declaring disability | 16.3% | 12.6% | 15.2% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 15.0% | 15.1% | 15.0% |
Students who are receiving Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA's)
| 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time students | 915 | 5.8% | 860 | 4.8% | 720 | 4.3% |
| Part-time students | 145 | 2.1% | 130 | 1.8% | 120 | 1.6% |
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 17.2% | 16.3% | 14% | 15% |
| Part Time | 11.1% | 12.6% | 13.6% | 15.1% |
| Total | 15.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15.0% |
The percentage of part-time disabled students has increased year on year whilst the percentage of full-time declaring a disability has decreased between 2020/21 and 2022/23, with a slight increase in 2023/24.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSLD | 760 | 745 | 635 | 615 |
| MHC & ASC | 875 | 910 | 865 | 870 |
| Other Disability | 770 | 920 | 980 | 1,000 |
| Total Disability | 2,405 | 2,575 | 2,480 | 2,485 |
The number of full-time students that have declared a Specific Learning Difficulty (DSLD) has decreased each year. There has been increase in the Other Disability category over the same period.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSLD | 295 | 300 | 340 | 350 |
| MHC & ASC | 220 | 235 | 235 | 265 |
| Other Disability | 295 | 330 | 410 | 530 |
| Total Disability | 810 | 860 | 985 | 1,140 |
Other Disability has seen the largest increase since last year.
Benchmark Comparison
Source: HESA
| Disability | Benchmark | Teesside |
|---|---|---|
| Known disability | 16.5% | 13.8% |
*There is no available benchmarking data for 2024, benchmarking is based on 2023 data.
Ethnic origin
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | White | Non-White* exc Info refused | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 8,450 | 7,720 | -8.6% | -2.0% | 8,985 | 8,595 | -4.3% | +2.3% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 6,070 | 6,285 | +3.6% | -0.4% | 1,135 | 1,170 | +3.1% | -0.9% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
85.6% (6,470/7,560) |
81.0% (1,415/1,745) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
76.6% (1,600/2,085) |
64.8% (320/495) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 120 | 113 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 78.1% (730/935) |
80.4% (765/950) |
+2.3% | +1.3% | 74.8% (105/145) |
71.7% (105/145) |
-3.1% | -7.4% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Ethnic group | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| White | 8,825 | 5,865 | 14,685 | 8,450 | 6,070 | 14,520 | 7,720 | 6,285 | 14,005 |
| Other | 385 | 205 | 585 | 480 | 235 | 715 | 520 | 195 | 715 |
| Asian | 3,740 | 375 | 4,120 | 3,965 | 420 | 4,385 | 2,795 | 425 | 4,215 |
| Black | 2,380 | 295 | 2,675 | 4,215 | 435 | 4,655 | 3,845 | 510 | 4,355 |
| Chinese | 305 | 50 | 360 | 325 | 40 | 365 | 440 | 40 | 480 |
| Not Known | 210 | 60 | 270 | 360 | 50 | 410 | 290 | 90 | 380 |
| Total | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,695 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| Non-white | 6,810 | 930 | 7,740 | 8,985 | 1135 | 10,120 | 8,595 | 1170 | 9,765 |
| % White | 55.7% | 85.6% | 64.7% | 47.5% | 83.7% | 58.0% | 46.5% | 83.3% | 58.0% |
| % Non-white | 43.0% | 13.6% | 34.1% | 50.5% | 15.6% | 40.4% | 51.8% | 15.5% | 40.4% |
| % Not known | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 33.0% | 43.0% | 50.5% | 51.8% |
| Part Time | 13.1% | 13.6% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| Total | 26.1% | 34.1% | 40.4% | 40.4% |
There has been an 14.3% increase in the total percentage of non-white ethnicity students from 2020/21 (26.1%) to 2023/24 (40.4%).
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,295 | 8,825 | 8,450 | 7,720 |
| Not Known | 65 | 210 | 360 | 290 |
| Non-White | 4,605 | 6,810 | 8,985 | 8,595 |
| Total | 13,965 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
There has been a significant increase in non-white ethnicity students between 2020/21 and 2022/23. This is linked to the increased volume of international students enrolling at the University.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,290 | 5,865 | 6,070 | 6,285 |
| Not Known | 65 | 60 | 50 | 90 |
| Non-White | 955 | 930 | 1135 | 1170 |
| Total | 7,310 | 6,855 | 7,255 | 7,545 |
All groups saw an increase in 2023/24, number of Non-White have increased year on year since 2021/22.
Benchmark Comparison
Source: HESA
Ethnicity data for Teesside University is limited to UK domiciled students to benchmark with the national dataset by HESA.
| Ethnic origin | Benchmark | Teesside |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 86.4% |
| Non white | 28.1% | 13.6% |
*There is no available benchmarking data for 2024, benchmarking is based on 2023 data.
Gender identity
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Yes | No | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 17,395 | 16,230 | -6.7% | -0.0% | 145 | 210 | +42.9% | +49.5% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 7,000 | 7,410 | +5.9% | +1.9% | 45 | 35 | -16.3% | -20.3% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
84.8% (7,790/9,185) |
81.3% (90/110) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
73.9% (1,915/2,590) |
86.7% (25/30) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 119 | 121 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 77.4% (805/1,040) |
79.5% (855/1,075) |
+2.0% | +0.3% | 71.4% (10/15) |
75.0% (10/10) |
-3.6% | -4.2% |
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Information refused/Blank | ||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 245 | 165 | -32.8% | -26.1% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 215 | 100 | -54.0% | -58.0% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
82.0% (115/140) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
79.1% (35/45) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 122 | |||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 91.3% (20/25) |
57.1% (10/15) |
-34.2%% | -22.0% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Gender ID | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Yes | 15,255 | 5,090 | 20,350 | 17,395 | 7,000 | 24,395 | 16,230 | 7,410 | 23,640 |
| No | 155 | 30 | 185 | 145 | 45 | 190 | 210 | 35 | 245 |
| Information refused/blank | 435 | 1,730 | 2,165 | 245 | 215 | 460 | 165 | 100 | 265 |
| Total | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,695 | 17,790 | 7,225 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| % Yes | 96.3% | 74.3% | 89.7% | 97.8% | 96.5% | 97.4% | 97.7% | 98.2% | 97.9% |
| % No | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| % Information refused/blank | 2.7% | 25.3% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Part Time | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Total | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
There has been an increase from 2022/23 to 2023/24 for no to Gender ID by 0.2%.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 13,353 | 15,255 | 17,395 | 15,230 |
| No | 160 | 155 | 145 | 210 |
| Info Refused/Blank | 455 | 435 | 245 | 165 |
| Total | 13,965 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
The number of Information Refused has continued to reduce, accounting for 1.0% full-time population.
Gender
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Male | Female | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 7,745 | 7,235 | -6.6% | +0.1% | 10,015 | 9,335 | -6.8% | -0.1% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 2,910 | 3,150 | +8.2% | +4.2% | 4,340 | 4,385 | +1.1% | -2.9% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
81.3% (2,705/3,330) |
86.6% (5,265/6,080) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
75.6% (735/975) |
73.3% (1,230/1,680) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 117 | 120 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 74.4% (310/420) |
70.9% (285/400) |
-3.5% | -8.2% | 79.7% (525/660) |
83.9% (585/700) |
+4.1% | +4.7% |
| Measure | Diff from overall | Diff from Female | Diff from overall | Diff from Male |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Full Time Enrolments | +0.1% | +0.2% | 0.1% | -0.2% |
| Part Time Enrolments | +4.2% | +7.1% | -2.9% | -7.1% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | ||||
| Good Honours | ||||
| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | ||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | -8.2% | -12.9% | +4.7% | +12.9% |
* OKPI 4 is based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.
** SKPI 7 is based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Gender | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Male | 6,905 | 2,950 | 9,855 | 7,745 | 2,910 | 10,655 | 7,235 | 3,150 | 10,380 |
| Female | 8,935 | 3,890 | 12,830 | 10,015 | 4,340 | 14,335 | 9,335 | 4,385 | 13,720 |
| Total* | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,695 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| % Male | 43.6% | 43.1% | 43.4% | 43.5% | 40.1% | 42.5% | 43.6% | 41.7% | 43.0% |
| % Female | 56.4% | 56.8% | 56.5% | 56.3% | 59.8% | 57.3% | 56.2% | 58.1% | 56.8% |
*Includes a number of students who have selected Other or Information Refused / Unknown as their gender
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 57.1% | 56.4% | 56.3% | 56.2% |
| Part Time | 53.8% | 56.8% | 59.8% | 58.1% |
| Total | 56.0% | 56.5% | 57.3% | 56.8% |
Female students make up 56.8% of the student cohort at the university.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,985 | 6,905 | 7,745 | 7,235 |
| Female | 7,975 | 8,935 | 10,015 | 9,335 |
| Total | 13,965 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
There has been a reduction in both male and female enrolments in 2023/24 following two successive rises in 2021/22 and 2022/23.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,360 | 2,950 | 2,910 | 3,150 |
| Female | 3,935 | 3,890 | 4,340 | 4,385 |
| Total | 7,310 | 6,855 | 7,255 | 7,745 |
Male students had seen a slight fall in part-time enrolment in 2022/23 before raising above 2021/22 figure the following year. Female enrolments have increased year on year since 2021/22.
Benchmark Comparison
Source: HESA
| Gender | Benchmark | Teesside |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Female | 57.1% | 57.3% |
*There is no available benchmarking data for 2024, benchmarking is based on 2023 data.
Religion and belief
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Christian | Non-Christian | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 6,940 | 6,035 | -13.0% | -6.3% | 4,020 | 4,130 | +2.7% | +9.4% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 2,905 | 2,780 | -4.3% | -8.3% | 505 | 490 | -3.0% | -6.9% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
87.5% (2,190/2,505) |
78.9% (845/1,075) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
72.6% (595/820) |
66.2% (185/280) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 120 | 111 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 81.7% (265/325) |
81.8% (255/315) |
+0.1% | +2.6% | 71.1% (70/95) |
68.8% (75/110) |
-2.3% | -10.4% |
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | No Religion | Info Refused/Blank | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 6,350 | 5,915 | -6.9% | -0.2% | 485 | 530 | +9.3% | +16.0% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 3,585 | 3,950 | +10.3% | +6.3% | 260 | 320 | +23.4% | +19.4% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
84.7% (4,735/5,590) |
82.0% (220/265) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
76.9% (1,140/1,485) |
66.7% (50/80) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 120 | 116 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 76.9% (490/640) |
80.1% (530/665) |
+3.2%% | +1.0% | 66.7% (10/15) |
53.8% (5/15) |
-12.8% | -25.3% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Religion | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Christian | 5,615 | 2,630 | 8,245 | 6,940 | 2,905 | 9,845 | 6,035 | 2,780 | 8,815 |
| Buddhist | 80 | 40 | 115 | 135 | 45 | 180 | 140 | 40 | 180 |
| Hindu | 1,470 | 80 | 1,550 | 1,670 | 95 | 1,765 | 1,705 | 65 | 1,770 |
| Jewish | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Muslim | 1,565 | 225 | 1,790 | 1,940 | 225 | 2,170 | 2,045 | 255 | 2,300 |
| Sikh | 40 | 20 | 60 | 55 | 15 | 70 | 45 | 20 | 60 |
| Spiritual | 150 | 70 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Other | 145 | 70 | 215 | 210 | 120 | 330 | 190 | 105 | 295 |
| No religion | 6,380 | 3,470 | 9,850 | 6,350 | 3,585 | 9,935 | 5,915 | 3,950 | 9,865 |
| Information refused/blank | 390 | 245 | 635 | 485 | 260 | 745 | 530 | 320 | 850 |
| Total* | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,670 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| Non-Christian | 3,455 | 505 | 3,960 | 4,020 | 505 | 4,525 | 4,130 | 490 | 4,620 |
| % Christian | 35.5% | 38.4% | 36.3% | 39.0% | 40.0% | 39.3% | 36.4% | 36.8% | 36.5% |
| % Non-Christian | 21.8% | 7.4% | 17.5% | 22.6% | 7.0% | 18.1% | 24.9% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| % No religion | 40.3% | 50.7% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 49.4% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 52.4% | 40.8% |
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 15.9% | 21.8% | 22.6% | 24.9% |
| Part Time | 4.7% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Total | 12.0% | 17.5% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
The percentage of Non-Christian students had increased year on year.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3,635 | 5,615 | 6,940 | 6,035 |
| Non-Christian | 2,005 | 3,455 | 4,020 | 4,130 |
| No Religion | 6,445 | 6,380 | 6,350 | 5,915 |
| Info Refused/Blank | 535 | 390 | 485 | 530 |
| Total | 12,615 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
Christian continue to overtake No Religion to be the largest proportion of full-time enrolments in 2023/24.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1,925 | 2,630 | 2,905 | 2,780 |
| Non-Christian | 311 | 505 | 505 | 490 |
| No Religion | 2,410 | 3,470 | 3,585 | 3,950 |
| Info Refused/Blank | 2,030 | 240 | 260 | 320 |
| Total | 6,675 | 6,855 | 7,255 | 7,545 |
No Religion remains to highest category for part-time students in the past few years.
Benchmark Comparison
Source: HESA
| Religion and belief | Benchmark | Teesside |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 31.2% | 39.3% |
| Non Christian | 24.0% | 18.1% |
| No religion | 44.8% | 39.7% |
*There is no available benchmarking data for 2024, benchmarking is based on 2023 data.
Sexual orientation
Change 22/23 to 23/24 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Heterosexual | Non-Heterosexual | |||||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 14,620 | 13,145 | -10.1% | -3.4% | 1,645 | 1,485 | -9.7% | -3.1% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 6,245 | 6,550 | +4.9% | +0.9% | 485 | 465 | -4.9% | -8.9% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
85.3% (6,690/7,845) |
81.5% (890/1095) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
74.2% 74.2% |
76.2% (205/270) |
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| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 118 | 122 | ||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 79.1% (725/920) |
80.3% (765/955) |
+1.2% | +1.4% | 67.7% (65/100) |
76.1% (85/115) |
-3.1% | -4.2% |
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Change 22/23 to 23/24 | Diff from overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Information Refused / Blank | ||||||
| Full Time Enrolments | 17,790 | 16,605 | -6.7% | 1,525 | 1,980 | +29.6% | +36.3% |
| Part Time Enrolments | 7,255 | 7,545 | +4.0% | 525 | 535 | +1.9% | -2.1% |
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | 84.7% (7,995/9,440) |
81.9% (410/500) |
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| Good Honours | 74.1% (1,975/2,660) |
68.3% (85/125)/td> | |||||
| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | 119 | 121 | |||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | 77.7% (840/1,080) |
79.2% (870/1,100) |
+1.5% | 72.1% (45/60) |
56.3% (20/30) |
-15.9% | -22.9% |
| Measure | Heterosexual | Non-Heterosexual | Bisexual | Gay Man | Gay Woman/Lesbian | Gay or Lesbian | Other | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diff from overall | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | Diff from overall | Diff from Hetero-sexual | |
| Full Time Enrolments | -3.4% | -3.1% | +0.4% | -1.3% | +2.2% | +1.0% | +4.5% | -14.7% | -11.3% | ||||
| Part Time Enrolments | +0.9% | -8.9% | -9.8% | -6.3% | -7.1% | -7.2% | -8.1% | -27.1% | -27.9% | ||||
| Progression - % Pass/Proceed | |||||||||||||
| Good Honours | |||||||||||||
| UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* | |||||||||||||
| Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** | +1.4% | -3.1% | -4.2% | -2.0% | -3.1% | -4.2% | -5.3% | -5.5% | -6.6% | -79.2% | -80.3% | -2.7% | -3.8% |
* Based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.
** Based on 2020/21 and 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
2023/24 enrolled students (all years, all modes)
| Sexual Orientation | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| Heterosexual | 13,025 | 4,890 | 17,915 | 14,620 | 6,245 | 20,870 | 13,145 | 6,550 | 19,695 |
| Bisexual | 875 | 125 | 1000 | 980 | 220 | 1,200 | 905 | <215> | 1,120 |
| Gay man | 185 | 80 | 265 | ||||||
| Gay Woman/ Lesbian | 225 | 60 | 285 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Gay or Lesbian | 370 | 215 | 585 | 350 | 210 | 560 | |||
| Other | 400 | 45 | 445 | 290 | 50 | 340 | 230 | 40 | 270 |
| Info Refused/ Blank | 1,135 | 1,655 | 2,790 | 1,525 | 525 | 2,050 | 1,980 | 535 | 2,510 |
| Total | 15,845 | 6,855 | 22,700 | 17,790 | 7,255 | 25,045 | 16,605 | 7,545 | 24,150 |
| Non-Heterosexual | 1,680 | 310 | 1,990 | 1,645 | 485 | 2,130 | 1,485 | 465 | 1,945 |
| % Heterosexual | 82.2% | 71.4% | 78.9% | 82.2% | 86.1% | 83.3% | 79.2% | 86.8% | 85.1% |
| % Non-Heterosexual | 10.6% | 4.5% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 9.9% | 10.6% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| Part Time | 4.0% | 4.5% | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| Total | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.1% |
The proportion of Non-Heterosexual students continues to decline despite an increase in numbers in 2022/23.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 11,385 | 13,025 | 14,620 | 13,145 |
| Non-Heterosexual | 1,385 | 1,680 | 1,645 | 1,485 |
| Info Refused/Blank | 1,195 | 1,135 | 1,525 | 1,980 |
| Total | 13,965 | 15,845 | 17,790 | 16,605 |
Both the percentage and actuals for Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual students have increased until 2022/23 where there is a drop in Non-Heterosexual students with a drop in Heterosexual the following year.
| 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 4,970 | 4,890 | 6,245 | 6,550 |
| Non-Heterosexual | 290 | 310 | 485 | 465 |
| Info Refused/Blank | 2,050 | 1,655 | 525 | 535 |
| Total | 7,310 | 6,855 | 7,255 | 7,545 |
Non-Heterosexual have seen a smaller increase in numbers and a reduced proportion compared to Heterosexual which have seen larger increase in numbers and higher proportion of part-time enrolments.
Benchmark Comparison
The UK census 2021 figure for LGB+ aged 16 years and over is 3.2%. The University figure is much higher and stands at 8.1%.
