Drop-out rates

Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I
am outlining my query as specifically as possible.

1) How many students have permanently dropped out of their courses
at any Level (year) of their course in each of the last five years?
I would like these figures broken down by the course they were
studying. (For example, 14 students dropped out of the Journalism
BA (Hons) course in 2008.)

2) If possible, could you also state what percentage the drop out
rate was for each course in each of the last five years? (For
example, 8% of students studying the Journalism BA (Hons) course
dropped out in 2008.)

3) What were the overall drop out rates from the university in each
of the last five years? (For example, 14% of students dropped out
of university in 2008.)

I would be interested in any information held by your organisation
regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify
particular files or documents and that it is the department’s
responsibility to provide the information I require.

If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify
all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the act. I
will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve
the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to
charge excessive fees.

I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing/by email that
you have received this request. I look forward to your response
within 20 working days, as outlined by the statute.

Regards,

Dan Perry