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Polytechnic

Polytechnics were tertiary teaching institutions in England until they were abolished by the Further and Higher Education Act (1992)[?]. The title is still used elsewhere. Historically their curriculum concentrated on technological subjects.

Most British polytechnics became universities after 1992.

Compare TAFE in Australian contexts.

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