| Well this is the first I've heard about this. I haven't seen positions asking for UCAS points, apart from when I signed up here. If that really is the case I won't be doing well as I will soon have a 2:2 classification and about 220-240 UCAS points :( |
UCAS do not endorse the use of UCAS Tariff points for any other purpose other than for entry to higher education. However, many higher education performance indicators use Tariff points in their calculations. There is also evidence that some employers consider Tariff scores for recruitment, but UCAS Tariff points are designed to reflect utility for progression to a higher level of study and are not an appropriate measure of employability.
The above is a direct lift from the UCAS website. If this is the case why do employers use UCAS points as an indicator. I have been out of education for 6 years and my UCAS points equal 270. I expect to get at least a 2:1 in the degree I am currently studying for, and still work full-time whilst completing my degree. Yet I'll miss out on many graduate places. This angers me more when I look at the calibre of students that will be able to apply, and whom I constantly end up having to support when engaged in group coursework.
Surely the skills gained during what would be nearly 8 years working (as a police officer), would equal any UCAS points or at least contribute. If I obtain a better degree than someone who has more UCAS points, surely that would mean UCAS points become relevant. The argument of historically achieving good results would become irrelevant as it seems the assumption is those with high UCAS get the best degree results would not be true.
As a perfect example as to how stupid using UCAS points is towards determining employability. My partners sister will complete her PHd this year. Based on the UCAS requirements that some employers are asking for, she would not pass through the first stage as she only obtained 220 UCAS! How does that work? |
really how can i convert my Olevels to UCAS points please |
I am a 2008 2.1 degree graduate with 280 UCAS points. In my final year I was able to apply for most graduate schemes. Now I can barely apply for schemes listed here because the UCAS points tariffs for a number of schemes has increased sufficiently to price me out of the market. I have various work experience, IT skills, but my question is this, where are graduates supposed to turn when the majority of the graduate recruiting firms cut out/ignore students with lower than expected UCAS points?
I see UCAS points along with degree classifications,as being another way for firms to limit the amount of graduate applications. |
for a number of graduate schemes, especially the big ones, they won't consider your application if you do not meet their minimum criteria, which will often be 300 ucas points. in some cases you won;t be able to even apply as the pre-screening on ucas point will filter you out. in these cases you will need to go for those roles that do not expect a lot from your a-levels but more on your experience. this is why they say that a-levels are really importnant and the lower your grades are and the less qualifications you have, the more limits you will faces for certain roles. |