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Admissions Update for Partner Institutions
Programme
Working with International StudentsJames Richardson, Director of International Office
Admissions to HE – National and Local UpdateSheila Dowling, Head of Admissions Service
UoH Regulations and ProcessesJanet Pearce, Quality Office
Student visas
Points Based System for visas Tier 4
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/
Postgraduates: ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme)
> http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/fco-in-action/counter-terrorism/weapons/atas/
English Language criteria
UoH review of list of recognised EFL qualificationshttp://www.hull.ac.uk/admissions/international/index.html
Care – fraudulent attempts with EFL copy certificates
UoH entry standards
Updated matriculation regulations now include:
Cambridge Pre-U
Access to HE Diploma
Extended Diploma, Advanced Diploma
Revised BTEC ND awards
Use of the Tariff?
Admissions Policies
A* A-level grades Extended Project Feedback to unsuccessful applicants UCAS Similarity Detection service Age legislation review and ‘mature’ entry Dean’s approval ‘regulations notwithstanding’
Fair Admissions and sector guidance
2003 White Paper: The future of Higher Education 2004 Schwartz report: Fair Admissions to Higher Education 5 principles: -transparency
-instns able to select students who are able to complete
-reliable and valid assessment methods
-minimising barriers for applicants
-professionalism
2006: SPA established as a central source of expertise and advice
2008: SPA coordinated review of progress against Schwartz
and ongoing issue of guidance notes (www.spa.ac.uk)
Delivery Partnership Steering Group
Established 2006 after DfES consultation on proposals for change for improvements to application system – to lead on the programme of reform
HE-sector led with engagement by HE, FE, schools UK-wide, exam boards, SU, government offices
Considers impact on applicant groups
(http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ABOUTUS/ASSOCIATEDORGANISATIONS/PARTNERSHIPS/Pages/AdmissionsDeliveryPartnership.aspx)
Changes so far
Entry Profiles informed choices, better inclusion of vocational quals
Reduction to 5 choices
Route B no longer used for 2009/10 cycle
Changes considered
Predicted grades will remain in the short term. Review in 2010
Gathered Field with no decisions made or notified until UCAS deadline date. Preference to reinforce the ‘equal consideration’ dates and case studies to illustrate
Post-qualification application as a long term prospect. Issues include IAG; timing of exams results and the academic year; setting up student support needs; time for non-exams assessment methods. Review for 2012
Changes ahead
Summer adjustment period Revised 14-19 curriculum
> A-level reform> Progression of Diploma students> Mix of qualification types (eg IB units/Alevel)
Legislative change
Immigration
Independent Safeguarding Authority
http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/
Feedback
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