Grading Scheme Handbook: Index
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
QAA has published a range of useful resources to support tutors, HE admissions staff and AVAs. These include detailed information on the Access to HE Grading Scheme, a Toolkit for HE admissions staff, information on regulation and licensing, and statistical data.
Access to HE Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme 2024
The QAA Board has agreed changes to the Access to HE Diploma, which will be implemented in August 2024. The changes are designed to ensure a greater parity of learning experience and equity of opportunity and achievement for students through standardisation of the Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme. You can find the new documentation on the dedicated page.
Tutors
Grading Scheme Handbook, Section B: The Grade Descriptors
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
Grading Scheme Handbook, Section D: Moderation and Standardisation
Publication date: 03 Dec 2018
Grading Scheme Handbook, Section E: Student Results and Awards Boards
Publication date: 03 Dec 2018
Grading Scheme Summary Diagram
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Subject Descriptor for Medicine
Publication date: 13 Sep 2021
Grading Scheme Handbook, Section A: Introduction and Summary
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
Grading Scheme Handbook, Section C: Using the Grade Descriptors in Assessment
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
Grading Scheme Handbook Section E: Addendum
Publication date: 13 Oct 2022
Tutors' Quick Guide to Grading
Publication date: 11 Sep 2020
Guidance for the admission of students to QAA-recognised Access to HE programmes
Publication date: 18 Nov 2007
Access to HE Toolkit
Benefits of Access to HE
Publication date: 26 Aug 2021
Principles for Admission to Access to HE Diplomas
Publication date: 26 Aug 2021
2022-23 Top 10 Higher Education Receiving Institutions
Publication date: 08 Jun 2023
Access to HE Trademarks
Publication date: 26 Aug 2021
What is an Advanced Learner Loan?
This short video explains about the Advanced Learner Loan and how students can apply.
Further information can also be found on the Government website.
HE Staff - Admissions
Access to HE Diploma: Toolkit for HE Admissions Staff
Publication date: 15 Jun 2021
Access to HE Diploma: Toolkit for HE Admissions Staff - Part C: Presentation - Specification
Publication date: 15 Jun 2021
Access to HE Diploma: Toolkit for HE Admissions Staff - Part C: Presentation - Admissions
Publication date: 15 Jun 2021
Regulation
The Access to Higher Education Diploma Specification
Publication date: 10 Jan 2020
AVA licensing agreement
Publication date: 13 Feb 2020
AVA licensing criteria
Publication date: 13 Feb 2020
AVA licensing: Operational description
Publication date: 13 Feb 2020
Statistics
QAA collects and publishes statistical data about Access to HE students each year.