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UCAS scheme code (UCASSCHEMECODE)

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Key Value
Name UCAS scheme code
Short name UCASSCHEMECODE
Part of Entry Profile (EntryProfile)
Description This field records the 4-character scheme code issued by UCAS.
Applicable to England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Coverage All EntryProfiles where the student entered the Engagement via UCAS.
Notes

This field is used by HESA to identify and validate students who entered a HEP through a UCAS scheme.


A four character code (two alpha followed by two numeric) must be returned.






Quality Rules Quality rules to follow
Optional? Yes
Reason required To identify students who entered a current Engagement via a UCAS application system and to facilitate linking between UCAS and HESA records.
Field Length 4
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