Figures this calculator uses
- A level A*
- 56 points
- A level A
- 48 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM
- 128 points
- Scottish Higher A
- 33 points
- T Level Distinction
- 144 points
How UCAS points work
The UCAS Tariff gives each grade of each qualification a number of points. Add them together for your total. Universities that use points list them on the course page, for example “112 to 120 UCAS points”.
A levels
| Grade | A level | AS level | EPQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | n/a | 28 |
| A | 48 | 20 | 24 |
| B | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| C | 32 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 24 | 10 | 12 |
| E | 16 | 6 | 8 |
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
| Grade | Higher | Advanced Higher |
|---|---|---|
| A | 33 | 56 |
| B | 27 | 48 |
| C | 21 | 40 |
| D | 15 | 32 |
Worked example
Sam is predicted A, B and B at A level and a B in the EPQ.
- A level A: 48, B: 40, B: 40
- EPQ B: 20
- Total: 148 points, which meets an offer of 136 points but not 152
BTEC, T Level and IB points are in the calculator’s grade lists. UCAS also gives points for music grades, Cambridge Technicals, Welsh and Irish qualifications. Use the full UCAS tariff tables for those.
Questions people ask
How many UCAS points is AAA?
AAA at A level is 144 UCAS points (48 for each A). A*A*A* is 168 and BBB is 120.
How many UCAS points is a BTEC Extended Diploma?
A BTEC National Extended Diploma is worth between 48 points (PPP) and 168 points (D*D*D*). DDM is 128 points and DMM is 112.
Do AS levels count for UCAS points?
Yes, if you cash in a standalone AS level that you don’t go on to take as a full A level. An A grade at AS is 20 points. An AS taken as part of a full A level doesn’t count separately.
Do GCSEs count for UCAS points?
No. GCSEs and National 5s don’t carry tariff points, although universities often ask for set grades, such as a 4 or 5 in English and maths.
Do all universities use UCAS points?
No. Many courses, including most at the most selective universities, ask for specific grades such as AAB. Some accept points but only from certain subjects. Always check the course page.
How many UCAS points is the IB Diploma?
The IB Diploma isn’t scored as a whole. Points come from each Higher Level and Standard Level subject, plus the core where your school reports it. A 7 at Higher Level is 56 points and a 7 at Standard Level is 28.