As you are aware, the new UCAS Tariff will be coming into effect for courses starting from September 2017. It will also be used for HESA data returns for the 2017/2018 application cycle.
We have already published a range of supporting material on ucas.com to help you make the transition to the new Tariff. We have just added the following items based on feedback from schools:
- updated FAQs, including a question on how the new Tariff applies to new and ‘old’ AS and A levels
- a factsheet for those working in international admissions
If you haven’t done so already, we would encourage you to start discussions with your colleagues in planning to ensure they are aware that the HESA data returns will be based on the new Tariff for the 2017/18 cycle. If you use the Tariff in admissions, please also inform your colleagues in student records, outreach and marketing. Alternatively, you may be considering moving away from the Tariff. A number of you have told us that you may take this opportunity to move to qualification grade based admissions.
“The implementation of the new Tariff points will provide us with the opportunity to consider whether we will continue to use the Tariff in our entry requirements and offer making. We are having discussions with teams across the university to explore the possibility of moving away from the Tariff to qualification based entry requirements, versus a transition to the new Tariff.” Peter Derrick, Head of Admissions at Middlesex University.
If you have any queries regarding the new Tariff, please email newtariff-feedback@ucas.ac.uk.