lists_degrees.md

Degrees

Degree types, subjects, and UK awarding institutions

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::TYPES

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Types of degrees (eg, "BEng", "MA", etc.)

Owner: Apply and Register teams.

Users: Apply and Register teams.

Source: https://github.com/DFE-Digital/apply-for-teacher-training-prototype/blob/main/app/data/degree-types.js

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
priority	integer	?
name	string	The long name of the degree type, eg "Foundation of Arts"
abbreviation	string	The abbreviated name, eg, "FdA"
hint	string	An optional hint to be shown alongside the name to users
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this type
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this type. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this type.
qualification	string	The ID of the qualification level of this degree (see DfE::ReferenceData::Qualifications::QUALIFICATIONS)
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this qualification in DQT
hesa_itt_code	string	The HESA DEGTYPE code for this degree type
comment	string	Any extra commend or description for the field

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::GENERIC_TYPES

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Generic "catch-all" degree types, for approximating degree types not listed in TYPES (eg, "First Degree" to cover any first degree).

Owner: Apply and Register teams.

Users: Apply and Register teams.

Source: https://github.com/DFE-Digital/apply-for-teacher-training-prototype/blob/main/app/data/degree-types.js

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
priority	integer	?
name	string	The long name of the degree type, eg "Foundation of Arts"
abbreviation	string	The abbreviated name, eg, "FdA"
hint	string	An optional hint to be shown alongside the name to users
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this type
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this type. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this type.
qualification	string	The ID of the qualification level of this degree (see DfE::ReferenceData::Qualifications::QUALIFICATIONS)
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this qualification in DQT
hesa_itt_code	string	The HESA DEGTYPE code for this degree type

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::TYPES_INCLUDING_GENERICS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

The union of TYPES and GENERIC_TYPES.

Owner: Apply and Register teams.

Users: Apply and Register teams.

Source: Automatically derived from joining the TYPES and GENERIC_TYPES lists.

Quality: Automatically derived from the source data, so only as correct as they are.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
priority	integer	?
name	string	The long name of the degree type, eg "Foundation of Arts"
abbreviation	string	The abbreviated name, eg, "FdA"
hint	string	An optional hint to be shown alongside the name to users
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this type
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this type. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this type.
qualification	string	The ID of the qualification level of this degree (see DfE::ReferenceData::Qualifications::QUALIFICATIONS)
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this qualification in DQT
hesa_itt_code	string	The HESA DEGTYPE code for this degree type
generic	optional boolean	If present and true, indicates this is a generic option for degree types not otherwise covered

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::UNKNOWN_TYPES

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Degree types for degrees we do not hold any more specific information about.

Owner: Register team.

Users: Register team.

Source: Manual

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
priority	integer	?
name	string	The long name of the degree type, eg "Foundation of Arts"
abbreviation	string	The abbreviated name, eg, "FdA"
hint	string	An optional hint to be shown alongside the name to users
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this type
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this type. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this type.
qualification	string	The ID of the qualification level of this degree (see DfE::ReferenceData::Qualifications::QUALIFICATIONS)
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this qualification in DQT
hesa_itt_code	string	The HESA DEGTYPE code for this degree type
unknown	boolean	If true, indicates that this indicates a degree we do not have type information about

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::GRADES

Grades awarded when a degree is granted.

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team.

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier.
name	string	The long name of this grade, eg "First-class honours"
short_name	string	A short name of this grade, eg "First"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this institution
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this institution. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this institution.
group	enumerated symbol	The kind of degree this grade applies to. main_postgrad, other or main_undergrad
hesa_code	string	The HESA DEGCLSS code for this degree grade.

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::SINGLE_SUBJECTS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Degree subjects

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team, Register team.

Source: https://github.com/DFE-Digital/apply-for-teacher-training-prototype/blob/main/app/data/degree-subjects.js

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The long name of the subject, eg "accountancy"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this subject
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this subject. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this subject.
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this subject in DTTP
hecos_code	string	The HESA DEGSBJ code for this degree subject (from HECoS)

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::COMBINED_SUBJECTS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Common combinations of degree subjects (Eg, subjects of the form "X with Y" or "X and Y")

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team, Register team.

Source: https://github.com/DFE-Digital/apply-for-teacher-training-prototype/blob/main/app/data/degree-subjects.js

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The long name of the subject, eg "accountancy"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this subject
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this subject. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this subject.
subject_ids	UUID array	The SINGLE_SUBJECTS IDs of the individual subjects, in the same order as they appear in the name

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::SUBJECTS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

The union of SINGLE_SUBJECTS and COMBINED_SUBJECTS.

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team, Register team.

Source: Automatically derived from joining the SINGLE_SUBJECTS and COMBINED_SUBJECTS lists.

Quality: Automatically derived from the source data, so only as correct as they are.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The long name of the subject, eg "accountancy"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this subject
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this subject. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this subject.
dttp_id	optional uuid	The ID used for this subject in DTTP (for single subjects)
hecos_code	optional string	The HESA DEGSBJ code for this degree subject (from HECoS) (for single subjects)
subject_ids	optional UUID array	The SINGLE_SUBJECTS IDs of the individual parts, in order (for combined subjects)

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::GENERIC_SUBJECTS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Generic subject options

Owner: Register team.

Users: Register team.

Source: Manual

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The name of the generic category of degree subject, for example "not applicable"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this subject
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this subject. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this subject.
hecos_code	optional string	The HESA DEGSBJ code for this degree subject (from HECoS) (for single subjects)
generic	optional boolean	Always true, to indicate that this is a generic option

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::SUBJECTS_INCLUDING_GENERICS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

The contents of SUBJECTS, plus GENERIC_SUBJECTS.

Owner: Register team.

Users: Register team.

Source: Automatically derived from joining the SINGLE_SUBJECTS and COMBINED_SUBJECTS lists.

Quality: Automatically derived from the source data, so only as correct as they are.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The long name of the subject, eg "accountancy"
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this subject
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this subject. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this subject.
hecos_code	optional string	The HESA DEGSBJ code for this degree subject (from HECoS) (for single subjects)
generic	optional boolean	If present and true, indicates that this is a generic option

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::INSTITUTIONS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Degree-awarding (or otherwise) institutions

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team.

Source: https://github.com/DFE-Digital/apply-for-teacher-training-prototype/blob/main/app/data/degree-institutions.js

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The full name of the institution
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this institution
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this institution. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this institution.
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this institution in DTTP
hesa_itt_code	string	The HESA DEGEST code for this institution
ukprn	string	The ID of this institution in the UK Register of Learning Providers
closed	optional string	If present, the year in which the institution closed or stopped awarding degrees
has_never_awarded_degrees	optional boolean	If present and true, the institution has never awarded degrees, was included in an earlier version of this list by mistake, and is kept purely to support interpretation of legacy data
comment	optional string	Editor's comments on the entry (not necessarily of interest to external users of the data)

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::GENERIC_INSTITUTIONS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Generic options for where we do not have a record for a specific institution.

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team.

Source: Original

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The full name of the institution
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this institution
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this institution. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this institution.
comment	optional string	Editor's comments on the entry (not necessarily of interest to external users of the data)
generic	boolean	Always true, as this record refers to a generic option such as "Other" rather than an actual institutions

DfE::ReferenceData::Degrees::INSTITUTIONS_INCLUDING_GENERICS

require 'dfe/reference_data/degrees'

Degree-awarding (or otherwise) institutions, plus generic options for when no specific institution is in the list

Owner: Apply team.

Users: Apply team.

Source: The combination of INSTITUTIONS and GENERIC_INSTITUTIONS

Quality: Manually updated on an ad-hoc basis. Please submit a pull request if inaccuracies or omissions are found.

This list is autocomplete compatible.

Field	Type	Purpose
id	UUID	A unique identifier. The same as dttp_id if that field is non-nil, otherwise a new UUID was minted at import time.
name	string	The full name of the institution
suggestion_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that may be appropriate for this institution
match_synonyms	string array	A list of common alternative names that are equivalent to this institution. An answer matching a match synonym can be safely matched to this institution.
dttp_id	uuid	The ID used for this institution in DTTP
hesa_itt_code	string	The ID used for this institution in HESA
ukprn	string	The ID of this institution in the UK Register of Learning Providers
closed	optional string	If present, the year in which the institution closed or stopped awarding degrees
has_never_awarded_degrees	optional boolean	If present and true, the institution has never awarded degrees, was included in an earlier version of this list by mistake, and is kept purely to support interpretation of legacy data
comment	optional string	Editor's comments on the entry (not necessarily of interest to external users of the data)
generic	optional boolean	If present and true, this record refers to a generic option such as "Other" rather than an actual institutions