UCAS tariff points

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