- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- UCAS terms explained
- UCAS Tariff
- Student finance
- Important dates
- Events
- News
Are points for qualifications new to the Tariff available for use straight away?
Points for qualifications which are new to the Tariff do not take effect immediately due to preparation time necessary for the collection and publication of entry requirements. However, UCAS gives details of new developments in the Tariff well in advance, and universities and colleges may choose to use Tariff scores informally in advance of their official introduction.
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 2010 onwards?
- 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?