Programme cost weightings ( PCWs ) provide an uplift for subjects that cost more to deliver. We decide a programme’s PCWs by the core aim’s sector subject area ( SSA ) tier 2 classification for study programmes. For T Level programmes the PCW is determined by mapping occupational specialisms to apprenticeship standards to determine the most appropriate SSA and, therefore, PCW . We publish a list of PCWs in the funding rates and formula guidance for the relevant year.