Come to think of it, they recently changed the rules regarding the validity of a Scottish 4 year degree to promotion. Mates from my UAS days snuck in and were still promoted at the accelerated rate because that was the terms they agreed to when they accepted sponsorship, so I should imagine the same rules apply. There must be a few who've been on UAS bursaries for years and are now being bitten by this. Go see your Chief Clerks!