UCAS points for higher grades
Students with Associated Board passes at Grades 6, 7 and 8 will now benefit from official recognition for their qualifications from UCAS - the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
Following government accreditation of graded music exams last year, we asked UCAS to consider including our higher grades in the tariff for university and college entrance - allocating points as already happens for AS and A levels and other qualifications. UCAS has agreed, and students applying for university and college entrance for courses starting in the academic year 2004-2005 and beyond will benefit from the following points recommendations:
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| Practical | Theory |
Grade 8 | Distinction | 75 | 30 |
| Merit | 70 | 25 |
| Pass | 55 | 20 |
Grade 7 | Distinction | 60 | 20 |
| Merit | 55 | 15 |
| Pass | 40 | 10 |
Grade 6 | Distinction | 45 | 15 |
| Merit | 40 | 10 |
| Pass | 25 | 5 |
Points awarded for AS levels are in the range 20 - 60 and for A levels in the range 40 - 120.
Associated Board exams will attract points under the UCAS system. As with all awards under this system, admission tutors may accept, or not, the recommended points for the courses for which students apply. Recommended points are based on the highest grade taken; for example, a candidate with practical passes at Grades 6 and 7 and a distinction at Grade 6 theory would claim for the theory and for the Grade 7 practical - a total of 55 points. This is in addition to points awarded for AS or A level Music.
The inclusion of Associated Board qualifications in the UCAS Tariff provides further recognition of the considerable dedication and commitment required in order to be successful at these grades and confirms the educational worth of graded music exams.
For more information about UCAS visit www.ucas.ac.uk
