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HESA Collections

Student record 2021/22

Overview

SUPPORT GUIDES

Visit our support guides for information on the following topics:-

  • Student overview
  • Data collection: Release history and Known issues
  • Stages of data submission

If you need further support, please get in touch with Liaison by email at [email protected] or call 01242 388531.

Data specification

  • Coverage of the record - The criteria for the return of data in the record
  • Reduced returns - Information on the data items required for the reduced returns
  • Data model - Describes the entities included in the record and the relationship between them
  • Data items - Directory of all data items collected, and the guidance surrounding them. Displayed by entity, and sortable for ease of searching
  • File structure - Describes the physical structure of the record
  • C21051.xsd - Schema for the structure of the XML file
  • C21051DataTypes.xsd - Schema for the data types used in the XML file
  • C21051CodeLists.xsd - Schema for the valid codes for use in the XML file
  • Derived field specifications - Contains the list and specifications of the derived fields applied by HESA. Derived fields are by HESA to create populations and groupings for analysis

Submission process and quality assurance

Further guidance


Need help?

Contact Liaison by email or on +44 (0)1242 388 531.