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Home > HE staff > Curriculum & qualifications > UCAS Tariff > FAQs

FAQs

Do you have a question about the UCAS Tariff? If you do, read through this list and you may find the answer you are looking for.

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?

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