UCAS Tariff Points Calculator

UCAS Tariff Points convert your UK Level 3 qualifications and grades into a single numerical score. Different qualification types and grades carry different point values — for example, an A-Level grade A* is worth 56 points. Universities and colleges use this standardised score to compare applicants who hold different types of qualifications.

The UCAS Tariff allows universities and colleges to compare applicants holding a wide variety of qualifications on a level playing field. It covers A-levels, BTECs, T Levels, Scottish Highers, the IB Diploma, and many other Level 3 qualifications regulated in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. It simplifies course entry requirements so students can see at a glance whether they are likely to qualify.

Universities set their own minimum UCAS Tariff Point thresholds as part of their course entry requirements. However, individual institutions are not obliged to accept a qualification simply because it appears in the Tariff, and they may weight qualifications differently depending on course relevance. Always check the specific entry requirements for each course you are applying to.

Entry requirements vary widely between universities and courses. Less competitive courses may accept 48–96 points, mid-range universities typically ask for 112–128 points, and highly competitive institutions or courses may require 136–168 points or more. The average A-level student achieves around 120 points (roughly ABB). Use your calculated total to filter courses via the UCAS search tool.

Not necessarily. Not every qualification is included in the UCAS Tariff, especially newer or international qualifications. If yours is not listed, contact the university or college directly to ask whether and how they will consider it. Many institutions accept qualifications that fall outside the Tariff on a case-by-case basis.

They can, yes. The Tariff is designed to be equivalent across different qualification types at the same level. For example, a BTEC Extended Diploma at D*D*D* is worth 168 points — the same as three A-levels at A*A*A*. This means universities can fairly consider both academic and vocational routes.

No. GCSEs are Level 2 qualifications and are not included in the UCAS Tariff. Tariff points only apply to Level 3 qualifications (or SCQF Level 6 in Scotland), such as A-levels, AS-levels, BTECs, T Levels, and Scottish Highers.

International qualifications such as the IB Diploma are included in the UCAS Tariff. For example, each IB Higher Level subject carries points based on the grade achieved, and the full IB Diploma has its own point values. Students holding qualifications from other countries should check with individual universities, as those institutions may have their own equivalency assessments.