Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) is used by many universities in the United Kingdom to monitor, record and reward passage through a modular degree course and to facilitate movement between courses and institutions.[1] Typically a university course of 10 to 20 2-hour sessions would, on successful completion, be worth between 10 and 20 CATS points, at one of Levels 1 to 3.[2]
About 360 points need to be accumulated (120 points at each level) to qualify for award of an honours degree. A foundation degree is broadly equivalent to 240 points, and a 'pass/ordinary degree' to 300 points.
A postgraduate Master's degree is equivalent to 180 points at Level M.
