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The UCAS Tariff (formerly called UCAS Points System) is used to allocate points to post-16 qualifications (Level 3 qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework). Universities and colleges may use it when making offers to applicants.
The Foundation Diploma is regarded as equivalent in level to A Levels and grades are awarded UCAS points particular to the course. [3]The usual entry requirements consist of an A Level or AS Level in Art and Design along with three GCSE subject passes at grades C or better.
For university entrance, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) produces its own tariff for level 3 qualifications and international equivalents, based on grades achieved and the size of the qualification (in four size bands). Universities, colleges and employers are also free to make their own decisions on how they treat ...
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the HND is a qualification awarded by many awarding bodies, such as the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH Advanced diploma), Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and BTEC (Vocational programs).
One National Diploma is normally equivalent to 2 A-levels while a BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A-levels. [4] [5] National Diplomas can be used to apply to university. [6] [7] [8] National Diplomas scores are given as Pass, Merit and Distinction; a Distinction* grade may be given to excellent work. [9]
Overall A-level pass rate at lowest level for 15 years as government backs decision to return to pre-pandemic grading
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the HNC is a BTEC qualification awarded by Edexcel, and in Scotland, an HNC is a Higher National awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. [1]
Graded A*–E and worth up to 28 UCAS tariff points, [1] it is part of level three of the national qualifications framework. [ 2 ] The extended project was devised by Sir Mike Tomlinson in 2006, during his review of 16 to 19-year-olds' education, [ 3 ] and entered a pilot phase during the academic year 2007–8. [ 4 ]