Qualification resources are materials designed to support the understanding and delivery of qualifications, including important information related to qualifications such as funding and UCAS.
Guide to universities and UCAS tariff tables
A new resource that provides important guidance for centres and learners about our Level 3 qualifications' category groupings and points on the UCAS Tariff, as well as tips and advice for learners applying to university.
Funding FAQ
Find information related to the funding of our qualifications.
Funding summary
Our Funding Summary holds information on the funding strains available for our entire portfolio of qualifications and covers 16-19 and 19+ funding including Advanced Learner Loans, Legal Entitlement and Local Flexibility. It also provides information on which of our qualifications are available in Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Funding Summary is updated yearly and a new version is released at the start of the academic year. It includes any new qualifications that UAL Awarding Body have developed and indicates where changes to funding have been made by the ESFA.
Qualifications guide
This guide holds important information about our qualifications, including:
- their levels
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
- the length of the qualifications
- qualification pathways
- student and stakeholder remarks.
UAL Level 2 Qualification Equivalencies
This holds information about the estimated equivalencies between UAL Level 2 qualifications compared to other similar qualifications in the sector.
UAL Level 3 Qualification Equivalencies
This holds information about the estimated equivalencies between UAL Level 3 qualifications compared to other similar qualifications in the sector.
Additional information
Are UAL qualifications QCF or RQF?
All of our qualifications are regulated and sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) was in operation between 2008 and 2015. The RQF replaced the QCF in 2015 and is in use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Do you have component / unit codes for UAL qualifications?
It is no longer a requirement for Awarding Organisations to link unit codes to qualifications on the Ofqual portal. You will find with newer qualifications no unit codes are available.
The Qualification Number (QN) should be used by centres when applying for public funding for their learners.
Do Level 2 qualifications have UCAS points?
No. UCAS tariffs Level 3 (and equivalent) qualifications only. You can find out how many UCAS tariff points your Level 3 qualification is worth by using the UCAS Tariff Calculator or by referring to our UCAS Guide.
Can a learner use a BTEC Diploma (first year) in combination with a UAL Extended Diploma for UCAS points and entry into university?
A learner can use a BTEC Diploma (first year) in combination with a UAL Extended Diploma. This is compatible for UCAS points and entry into university. Learners are advised to contact Higher Education Providers (HEPs) directly to check their entry requirements.
Contact us
For any queries related to our qualifications, please contact the Qualification Development and Assessment Team at qualdev.awarding@arts.ac.uk.