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Are UCAS Tariff points used for any purpose other than for higher education admissions?
UCAS do not endorse the use of UCAS Tariff points for any other purpose other than for entry to higher education. However, many higher education performance indicators use Tariff points in their calculations. There is also evidence that some employers consider Tariff scores for recruitment, but UCAS Tariff points are designed to reflect utility for progression to a higher level of study and are not an appropriate measure of employability.
UCAS Tariff
- Who decides on the allocation of UCAS Tariff points?
- Why don't all post-16 qualifications get Tariff points?
- Do students' Tariff points scores give them an entitlement to entry to higher education?
- Are Tariff points subject-specific or are they appropriate for any area of higher education study?
- Do all universities use UCAS Tariff points to make offers?
- Are points for qualifications new to the Tariff available for use straight away?
- Which qualifications come into effect for entry into higher education from 2011 onwards?
- Are Tariff points ever reviewed?
- Do qualifications ever lose UCAS Tariff points?
- What do I do if my qualifications do not get Tariff points?
- Are UCAS Tariff points used for any purpose other than for higher education admissions?
- I've heard that you can get Tariff points for doing work experience or travelling. Is that correct?
- Where can I find out more?
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