Academic Entry Codes

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Title	Academic Entry Codes

URL Name	Academic-Entry-Codes

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What are entry codes?

FAQ

In each exam series, you'll need to make entries for exams and controlled assessment units using entry codes, unit codes and cash-in codes.

All entry codes are in our Exams Officer Information Manual here or the related specification.

Entry code (linear specifications, e.g. GCSE)

A single code that covers all components within a specification. For example, if there are 3 papers, you only need to enter one code.

Entry code (non-linear specifications, e.g. BTEC Tech Awards 2022)

A single code that covers a single component within a specification. For example, if there are 3 components, you need to enter one code for each component being assessed in an appropriate exam series window.

Unit code (modular specifications)

A single code for each unit. You will need to enter each unit code for every unit. For example, one each for unit 1, unit 2 and unit 3 if applicable.

Cash in code (modular specifications)

These are entered along with the unit codes. Once the correct number of units has been entered, the cash in code ties the units together, which enables us to produce an overall grade.
Please note: Only enter a cash-in code once the correct number of units has been entered to be eligible for the overall award. Entering a cash-in code without the correct number of units will cause the candidate to be ineligible.

Option codes

Some specifications are available at Foundation or Higher Tier - which is indicated with an F or H alongside the entry code.
Some BTEC Tech Awards 2022 specifications are available in Welsh - as the option may change depending on the chosen qualification pathway; please see BTEC Tech Awards 2022: Qualification & Component Codes to ensure you use the correct option code.
Some specifications include multiple option codes - the option you choose normally affects the materials sent to you once you've made the entry.
If no option code is shown, all papers are compulsory, or there is only one option code available in that examination series.

Please note: that R Option Codes are for international centres only.

Each qualification entry/unit code starts with a letter or number. Please see the below table to find out which is which:

Detailed Instructions

Digit	Qualification	Example	Unit/Entry/Cash in code
1	GCSE	1MA1	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
3	GCSE (short course)	3EB0	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
4	International GCSE	4EA1	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
4	Modular International GCSE	4WAC1	Entry code (individual component entry, cash-in code required in certificating exam series)
6	GCE (Legacy AS-level)	6AR01	Unit code (each unit needs to be entered along with a cash-in code)
7	Maths in Context (Level 3 Core Maths)	7MC0	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
8	GCE (New AS-level)	8AD0	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
8	GCE (Legacy AS-level)	8CN01	Cash-in code (needs to be entered along with all required unit codes)
9	GCE (New A-level)	9AD0	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
9	GCE (Legacy A-level)	9CN01	Cash-in code (needs to be entered along with all required unit codes)
9	Advanced Extension Award (AEA)	9801	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
A	Edexcel Award	ANM10	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
B	BTEC Tech Awards 2022	BAD01	Entry code (individual component entry, cash-in code required in terminal exam series)
C	BTEC Tech Awards 2022	CAD01	Cash-in code (needs to be entered in the terminal exam series used to deliver component 3)
J	iPrimary (PLSC)	JEH11	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
L	iLowerSecondary (PLSC)	LEH11	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
N	Entry Level Certificate (ELC)	NEN0	Entry code (includes all components - no cash-in required)
P	Project Qualification	P101	Unit code (each unit needs to be entered along with a cash-in code)
R	BTEC Tech Awards 2022	RAD2	Registration code (entry codes required in appropriate exam series for each component)
W	International AS/A Level	WBS11	Unit code (each unit needs to be entered along with a cash-in code)
X	International AS Level	XBS11	Cash-in code (needs to be entered along with all required unit codes)
Y	International A Level	YBS01	Cash-in code (needs to be entered along with all required unit codes)
Z	Project Qualification	ZPJ10	Cash-in code (needs to be entered along with all required unit codes)