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Polytechnics are fairly new. They were established by the government in 1966 in order to concentrate in major colleges the large amount of work of university standard being done outside the university. Now there are 30 polytechnics in England and Wales, and 14 similar colleges in Scotland.
In many ways the polytechnics and universities are similar; for example, in much of the work they do. However, there are two important differences. Firstly, universities are autonomous bodies. Secondly, universities award their own degrees.
Polytechnics are teaching institutes. They have more varied courses than any other higher educational institute. They provide courses for various levels.
About two-thirds of Polytechnic graduates get qualifications in subjects of an applied nature and take their first jobs in the field for which they have studied. Polytechnics have close links with commerce and industry.
1. Why were Polytechnics established?
2. In what subjects do the graduates of Polytechnics get qualifications?
