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Signature Level 3 qualifications are recognised on the UCAS Tariff, meaning learners can gain Level 3 qualification UCAS points that may contribute towards university entry requirements.
The UCAS Tariff is a points system used by UCAS to assign a numerical value to recognised qualifications. Universities and higher education providers use these points to compare applicants and set their own entry requirements for courses across the UK.
By achieving a recognised qualification, such as the BSL Level 3 certificate, learners can earn BSL Level 3 UCAS points that support their university applications. These points can be used alongside other qualifications when applying for higher education.
As a result, Signature’s current Level 3 qualifications can count towards the entry requirements for more than 500,000 university degrees and higher education courses in the UK, helping learners demonstrate valuable communication and language skills as part of their application.
| 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 |
You can find full details about the UCAS Tariff on the UCAS website, including how points are calculated and used. You can also use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to check how many points your qualification is worth.
Signature’s BSL level 3 qualifications are included on the UCAS Tariff, meaning they can contribute towards university entry requirements.
Signature’s BSL Level 3 qualifications are currently the only sign language qualifications equivalent to an AS/A2 level to be recognised on the UCAS Tariff.
Qualifications with similar titles from other awarding organisations may not be included in the UCAS Tariff.
Because Signature’s qualifications are recognised by UCAS, they can contribute to university entry requirements, helping learners strengthen their applications and demonstrate valuable communication skills alongside other academic subjects.
Several Signature qualifications at Level 3 are recognised on the UCAS Tariff, allowing learners to gain Level 3 qualification UCAS points that can contribute towards university entry requirements. The qualifications worth 16 UCAS points are equivalent to an AS/A2 level, while the 8 points are not.
The following qualifications currently carry 16 UCAS Tariff points:
The following Level 3 qualifications are worth 8 UCAS Tariff points:
These recognised qualifications provide UCAS Tariff points that can be used alongside other qualifications when applying to university, helping learners demonstrate valuable communication and accessibility skills.
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