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Information about qualifications and curriculum development
This section of the website provides information for staff at schools, colleges and other centres, who advise potential applicants about higher education courses in the UK. Detailed information regarding curriculum development and qualifications that are relevant to higher education is given here.
Curriculum development
Find out about the latest developments to the curriculum.
Diplomas
Find out more about the different Diplomas available to students.
UCAS Tariff
Learn about the points system used to report achievement for entry to higher education in a numerical format.
Access programmes
Find out how Access programmes can prepare your students for higher education and search for available courses.
BTEC National qualifications
Understand the structure of the BTEC National qualifications.
English language proficiency
Find out which proficiency tests are accepted by universities and colleges.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
An explanation of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), which is the overall term widely used for the recognition of, and award of, academic credit on the basis of demonstrated learning.