Signature qualifications and the UCAS Tariff
Signature Level 3 qualifications qualify as points on the UCAS Tariff Calculator.
The Tariff Calculator is a system used to allocate a set amount of points to different qualifications by UCAS . It uses points as entry requirements to higher education courses across the UK, and therefore gives universities and course providers a simple way to compare applicants.
This means that our current Level 3 qualifications now officially count towards the entry requirements of more than 500,000 university degrees and higher education courses in the UK.
| Qualification | UCAS Tariff |
|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language | 16 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Irish Sign Language | 16 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners | 16 |
| Level 3 Award in Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People | 8 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Lipspeaking | 8 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Deafblind Manual | 8 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Visual Frame Hands On | 8 |
| Level 3 Award in Insights into Communication with Congenitally Deafblind People | 8 |
FAQs
Where can I find out more about the UCAS Tariff?
Visit the UCAS Tariff website here.
What about Level 3 qualifications from other awarding bodies?
Signature’s Level 3 qualifications are the only ones of their kind to be recognised by UCAS. Level 3 qualifications with similar titles from other awarding bodies are not recognised by UCAS.
Which Level 3 qualifications are included?
Signature’s current Level 3 qualifications can be converted to UCAS Tariff points. See the table on this page to find out how many points each qualification is worth.
What is my Level 3 qualifications equivalent to?
You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to check the value of non-Signature qualifications. Currently, our Level 3 qualifications in British Sign Language, Irish Sign Language and Communication Support for Deaf Learners are worth 16 points, the same as an AS level at grade B.