Regulation & UCAS Points
CMI curriculum is sanctioned and supervised by the following esteemed authorities across the United Kingdom:
England: Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Northern Ireland: Ofqual and CCEA Regulation (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations, and Assessment)
Wales: Qualifications Wales
CMI & UCAS POINTS
UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) serves as the central hub for processing applications to nearly all full-time undergraduate degree programs offered by universities and colleges in the UK. UCAS tariff points are allocated to students who achieve Advanced Level music qualifications (grades 6, 7, and 8) in practical and theory subjects from LCME, ABRSM, RSL, Trinity UK & MTB Exams. These qualifications hold significance in the application process for Higher Education music courses, as they underscore the value of music education across disciplines. Admissions personnel frequently view students with practical music exam qualifications favorably, recognizing these achievements as indicators of motivation, self-discipline, and organizational aptitude. UCAS evaluates qualifications and assigns them a tariff score, considering various factors. These accumulated points from multiple qualifications listed on the UCAS tariff can be aggregated to fulfill the entry criteria for universities.Students who possess Music Grade Exam qualifications ranging from Grades 6 to 8 can take advantage of the UCAS (University and Colleges Admission Service) points allocated to them. These points hold significance in university or college applications globally, enhancing students' candidacy for higher education opportunities.
Central Music Institute (CMI)’s qualifications serve as a pathway for advancing into Higher Education. Our extensive array of Level 3 courses is accompanied by UCAS Points, facilitating students' progression. This page elucidates the concept of UCAS, delineates UCAS Points, and specifies the allocation of UCAS Points for our qualifications.
UCAS Points
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, graded and diploma qualifications are situated within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This framework, overseen by Ofqual, aims to provide clarity regarding the qualifications regulated by Ofqual, establish their interrelations, and ensure consistency in describing the size, complexity, or rigor of a qualification.To learn more about the Register of Regulated Qualifications and Ofqual's role in the RQF, visit ofqual.co.uk.Qualification size and level are assessed using Total Qualification Time (TQT), which denotes the typical duration for a learner to attain a qualification. TQT encompasses both individual learning and assessment time, along with Guided Learning Hours (GLH) spent in instruction. The sizes specified within the framework serve as guidelines.Furthermore, the RQF aligns with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
National Centre Number (NCN) : When registering candidates from your school or college for exams, kindly include the NCN to facilitate the transfer of information to the Department for Education (DfE). This data, shared confidentially, enables inclusion in the School and College Performance Tables.
Unique Learner Number (ULN) : The ULN is a 10-digit number to secondary school pupils in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The ULN is used to match a learner's achievement to their Personal Learning Record (PLR) in relation to qualifications achieved within the RQF Framework. The PLR gives individual learners access to their achievement records, which they can share with schools, colleges, further education training providers, universities or employers. If you would like your ABRSM exam to be recorded on your PLR please contact us with your ULN, full name, the applicant number, subject and the grade you have entered and we will add details of your exam to your PLR once the results are published.NCN & ULN