Qualification resources are materials designed to support the understanding and delivery of qualifications, including important information related to qualifications such as funding and UCAS.
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Ella Boston - Leeds Arts University, Foundation Art and Design,
Guide to universities and UCAS tariff tables (PDF 504.7KB)
Important guidance for centres and learners on our Level 3 qualifications UCAS Tariff points, including tips for applying to university.
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Students at Birmingham Metropolitan College. Copyright Liz Carrington.
Funding FAQ (PDF 442KB)
Answers any questions you may have related to the funding of our qualifications.
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Art tools and materials
Funding summary (PDF 194.9KB)
Information on funding available for our portfolio including Wales and NI. Updated annually this document includes new qualification data.
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Foundation Art and Design student Shi Rhi Yang, Central Saint Martins. Copyright Alys Tomlinson.
Qualifications guide (PDF 3.2MB)
Important information on our qualifications including pathways, levels, Guided Learning Hours and stakeholder remarks.
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João Luz Almeida Gomes, London College of Communication
UAL Level 2 Qualification Equivalencies (PDF 1.5MB)
Information about the estimated equivalences between UAL Level 2 qualifications compared to other similar qualifications in the sector.
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Painting by Sunaina Khandelwal
UAL Level 3 Qualification Equivalencies (PDF 576.2KB)
Information about the estimated equivalences between UAL Level 3 qualifications compared to other similar qualifications in the sector.
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UAL Awarding Body SME workshops
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Expression of Interest
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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.