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How do we know which qualifications are fit for progression to HE?. Richard Spencer UCAS Policy Executive. The changing profile of accepted applicants. Qualifications. Source: UCAS Statistics. Increasing applications to HE by qualification type, 2006 - 2009.
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How do we know which qualifications are fit for progression to HE? Richard Spencer UCAS Policy Executive
The changing profile of accepted applicants • Qualifications Source: UCAS Statistics
Increasing applications to HE by qualification type, 2006 - 2009
Qualifications on the UCAS Tariff – by type - England, Wales and NI only On Tariff Not on Tariff
Comparison of non-placed applicants and all applicants by Tariff score (UK Domiciled, 2009)
Ways in which the Tariff is used • Offer making conditions • Qualification evaluation • Qualification equivalence • Management information, for example benchmarking of offers across courses, institutions and competitors • Competitive positioning of courses or qualifications for marketing purposes • League tables and competitive positioning of HEIs • A mark of quality and credibility for qualifications • Curriculum management • A recruitment tool in the employment market
Discussion points How do you know if qualifications are fit for progression to HE? • What kind of qualification information do you need? • How well does the UCAS Tariff meet these needs? • Where do you currently source information, advice and guidance on qualifications? • What would the ideal qualifications information/ evaluation service look like?