UCAS Update Keith Carter Digital Learning Executive UCAS

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UCAS Update Keith Carter Digital Learning Executive

UCAS Update Keith Carter Digital Learning Executive

UCAS update Agenda • Applications data • 2014 end of cycle • 2015 latest

UCAS update Agenda • Applications data • 2014 end of cycle • 2015 latest figures • UCAS update • Tariff 2017 • Precision Marketing Data Service

Background Application data: 2014 Total applicants: Total acceptances: 699, 685 512, 370 Hig hes

Background Application data: 2014 Total applicants: Total acceptances: 699, 685 512, 370 Hig hes peo t am hig ple p oun her lac t of thr edu ed in oug ca h U tion CA S Background

Application data 2014 Entry Rates by region Entry rates in London the highest in

Application data 2014 Entry Rates by region Entry rates in London the highest in UK(along with Northern Ireland) 30% more likely to enter higher education than in 2006

Application data: 2014 Entry rate by qualification type

Application data: 2014 Entry rate by qualification type

Application data: 2014 BTEC entry rates by POLAR 2 group

Application data: 2014 BTEC entry rates by POLAR 2 group

Application data: 2015 Applicants: 647, 610 2014: 634, 610 increase 2%

Application data: 2015 Applicants: 647, 610 2014: 634, 610 increase 2%

UCAS Update

UCAS Update

UCAS update: Tariff 2017 • Developed with stakeholders • Clear and transparent • Comprehensive,

UCAS update: Tariff 2017 • Developed with stakeholders • Clear and transparent • Comprehensive, sustainable and flexible • Supports fairness • Cost-effective • Approved for implementation in year of entry 2017

New tariff methodology size (points) x grade (points) = Tariff points Size bands -

New tariff methodology size (points) x grade (points) = Tariff points Size bands - qualifications are allocated a size band of 1 to 4, based on their guided learning hours Grade bands - 12 grade bands across a value range of 3 -14. These grade bands spread across the breadth of Level 3 / SCQF Level 6 Points are determined by multiplying size and grade bands 08/01/2022 10

New tariff size bands Size band 1 2 3 4 GLH/NLH Size Qualifications included

New tariff size bands Size band 1 2 3 4 GLH/NLH Size Qualifications included band value < 120 1 Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications GLH/NLH 120 -219 Extended Project Qualification 120 IB Core 220 AS 180 3 BTEC L 3 Certificates IB Standard Certificates 180 225 4 Scottish Higher Scottish Advanced Higher 240 320 A level 360 IB Higher Certificates 360 BTEC National L 3 Subsidiary Diploma 360 Pre U Principal Subjects 380 220 -319 320+ 2 60 08/01/2022 11

New tariff grade bands Grade scale maps across the whole of level 3, providing

New tariff grade bands Grade scale maps across the whole of level 3, providing broad grade bands that all qualifications can be mapped to. Grade Points 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 A level AS (New Tariff) Scottish Highers Scottish Adv Highers A* A A B B A C B D C D E A B C D Recommended new Tariff uses a 3 -14 point scale (12 bands) Scale starts at 3 points as 1 point does not provide a sufficient multiplier effect New Tariff option ensures that key UK benchmark qualifications such as Scottish Highers can be precisely positioned E 08/01/2022 12

Example of new tariff score

Example of new tariff score

Tariff 2017 Access to HE diploma added to Tariff score ranges from 48 -

Tariff 2017 Access to HE diploma added to Tariff score ranges from 48 - 144 points (based on grade credit profile)

Precision marketing data service

Precision marketing data service

Precision marketing data service Clearing opportunity • Applicants opt in • Strict timescales •

Precision marketing data service Clearing opportunity • Applicants opt in • Strict timescales • Clearing in the same manner

New questions in application

New questions in application

New questions in Additional information section of application form • Question around sexual orientation

New questions in Additional information section of application form • Question around sexual orientation • Question around gender reassignment • At government request • Not shared until after decision made