LCME and UCAS points

This page includes details of UCAS tariff points for:

• Music Grades (including Recital Grades and Leisure Play)
• Drama, Communication and Musical Theatre grades

UCAS tariff points: Music

UCAS tariff points are awarded to students attaining LCME Advanced Level music qualifications (grades 6, 7, and 8), in both practical and theory subjects.

For Higher Education music courses, practical music grades have always been an important factor in the application process. With the introduction of these qualifications to the UCAS tariff, the values of music education are recognised across all subject areas. Admissions staff often look favourably on students with practical music exam qualifications, as they indicate motivation, self-discipline and organisational skills.

The table below sets out the points allocated to LCME music examinations:

UCAS Points	AS-Level	A2-Level	LCME Music Grades			LCME Theory of Music Exams
			Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
56		A*
48		A
40		B
32		C
30					Distinction
24		D			Merit
20	A
18					Pass
16	B	E		Distinction
14				Merit
12	C		Distinction	Pass
10	D		Merit					Distinction
9								Merit
8			Pass				Distinction	Pass
7							Merit
6	E					Distinction	Pass
5						Merit
4						Pass

UCAS tariff points: Drama, Communication and Musical Theatre

The following additional LCME subjects have now been added to the tariff:

• Speech and Drama
• Musical Theatre
• Acting
• Verse Speaking
• Oral Communication
• Reading Aloud

The points allocated are listed below:

UCAS Points	AS-Level	A2-Level	LCME Examinations in Speech and Drama, Musical Theatre, Acting, Verse Speaking, Oral Communication and Reading Aloud
			Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
56		A*
48		A
40		B
32		C
30					Distinction
27					Merit
24		D			Pass
20	A
16	B	E		Distinction
14				Merit
12	C		Distinction	Pass
10	D		Merit
8			Pass
6	E