UCAS Tarriff calculation for international students - how to?

[sdsou]

Hello! As an international student who studied high school + undergrad abroad (but LLM in London), I'm a bit confused about how to enter the 'UCAS tariff' and Baccalaureate total in the Apply4Law forms.

I know that some students find ways to calculate their UCAS total but I have no idea how to, plus no official document to back this up if needed - apart from my actual transcripts, which came in percentage form.

Would someone have any idea how to go about putting their high school and other grades on the application forms? Many thanks!

 

[sdsou]

Hello! As an international student who studied high school + undergrad abroad (but LLM in London), I'm a bit confused about how to enter the 'UCAS tariff' and Baccalaureate total in the Apply4Law forms.

I know that some students find ways to calculate their UCAS total but I have no idea how to, plus no official document to back this up if needed - apart from my actual transcripts, which came in percentage form.

Would someone have any idea how to go about putting their high school and other grades on the application forms? Many thanks!

And a follow-up question: what is the difference between A-level and Secondary level (AS Level, Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers) subjects? Where I come from (India), we have only one qualification that is an A-level equivalent for secondary education. However, I notice on the Apply4Law forms there are 2 separate rows for separate entries. Could someone please help with where I should be entering my overseas qualifications? SO confused!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

You can’t calculate UCAS points as international qualifications do not have a calculation. If it is an optional question I would leave it blank. If you have to complete it I would either put N/A or 0.

The U.K. is made up of different educational systems. We don’t have one - you can study either A-levels, or the International Baccalaureate. If you live in Scotland you do Scottish Highers instead.

You just need to include your high school grades are you know them. I wouldn’t try to convert them, as you can’t.

 

[sdsou]

You can’t calculate UCAS points as international qualifications do not have a calculation. If it is an optional question I would leave it blank. If you have to complete it I would either put N/A or 0.

The U.K. is made up of different educational systems. We don’t have one - you can study either A-levels, or the International Baccalaureate. If you live in Scotland you do Scottish Highers instead.

You just need to include your high school grades are you know them. I wouldn’t try to convert them, as you can’t.

Thank you Jessica!

One more question: The form asks for my University's grades in percentage form, and asks for the degree classification (1st, 2:1 etc). However, my undergrad degree grades were in GPA (out of 4) format. My grades would be equivalent to a 1st, but I don't have documentation for this. Should I select N/A where the form asks my degree classification since I studied outside the UK?

 

[AvniD]

Thank you Jessica!

One more question: The form asks for my University's grades in percentage form, and asks for the degree classification (1st, 2:1 etc). However, my undergrad degree grades were in GPA (out of 4) format. My grades would be equivalent to a 1st, but I don't have documentation for this. Should I select N/A where the form asks my degree classification since I studied outside the UK?

I think selecting N/A or 'other' if that is an option, and stating your grades as they appear on your original transcript is best!