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British university and college admissions metric
The UCAS Tariff (formerly called UCAS Points System) is used to allocate points to post-16 qualifications (Level 3 qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework). Universities and colleges may use it when making offers to applicants. A points total is achieved by converting qualifications, such as A-Levels (Scottish Highers, BTECs, etc.), into points, making it simpler for course providers to compare applicants. It is used as a means of giving students from the United Kingdom places at UK universities.
While UCAS Tariff Points are often based on A-Levels, AS-Levels, Scottish Highers, etc., they can also be increased through other means, including taking extra-curricular activities, such as doing an EPQ or passing a Grade 6 in an instrument. Though this must remain cautionary as many universities will still have other entry requirements or expectations that they have for a student that may not be met with additional UCAS Points.
Common ways for UCAS points to be calculated are through the UCAS Tariff Calculator, official tariff tables, or through third-party software and websites.
The UCAS Tariff was first introduced in 2001. Since then, however, both the range of qualifications held by applicants, and the variety of progression routes into higher education have increased. Therefore a new Tariff was introduced. The new UCAS Tariff points are based on a different methodology. The change to new UCAS Tariff will not in itself change entry requirements for university or college courses. Universities and colleges are independent organisations and each year they decide how to set their entry requirements. Those universities and colleges that use UCAS Tariff points to express their entry requirements will simply set their requirements using the new number system.
Points system
The following qualifications can count towards the tariff:
A Level with additional AS Level UCAS points table
Grade
UCAS points
A*A*
80
A*A
76
AA
68
AB
64
BB
56
BC
52
CC
44
CD
42
DD
34
DE
30
EE
22
Original 2001 UCAS Points Tariff
UCAS initially introduced a university points tariff which created a points system to cover the GCE A-Level and AS-Level qualification for students starting higher education in September 2001. (GCE A and AS Levels awarded before 2001 do not attract UCAS points).
A level UCAS points table (Original 2001 Tariff)
Grade
UCAS Points
A
10
B
8
C
6
D
4
E
2
AS level UCAS points table (Original 2001 Tariff)
Grade
UCAS points
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
E
1
Old tariff (2002-2016)
UCAS revamped the original tariff to a single points system which included the majority of post-16 academic qualifications (including the allocation of points to Advanced GNVQS and Key Skills). This change applied to students starting courses in 2002. Additional post-16 qualifications were allocated points after this date.
A level UCAS points table (Old Tariff)
Grade
UCAS Points
A*
140
A
120
B
100
C
80
D
60
E
40
Grade
UCAS points
A
60
B
50
C
40
D
30
E
20
International Baccalaureate
Higher Level subjects:
IBO Certificate in Higher Level UCAS points table
Grade
UCAS Points
H7
56
H6
48
H5
32
H4
24
H3
12
H2
0
H1
0
Standard Level subjects:
IBO Certificate in Standard Level UCAS points table
Grade
UCAS Points
S7
28
S6
24
S5
16
S4
12
S3
6
S2
0
S1
0
Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay bonus points:
IBO Certificate in Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay UCAS points table
Grade
UCAS Points
A
12
B
10
C
8
D
6
E
4
Full Diploma or each of its components.
BTECs
National Award
BTEC National Award Points table
Grade
UCAS points
D
48
M
32
P
16
National Certificate
BTEC National Certificate Points table
Grade
UCAS points
DD
96
DM
80
MM
64
MP
48
PP
32
National Diploma
BTEC National Certificate Points table
Grade
UCAS points
DDD
144
DDM
128
DMM
112
MMM
96
MMP
80
MPP
64
PPP
48
BTEC Nationals in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (NQF)
Ranging from 32 (Double Pass) to 112 (Double Distinction*)
BTEC National Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
Ranging from 48 (Triple Pass) to 168 (Triple Distinction*)
BTEC National Award in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
Ranging from 8 points (Grade 1 Pass) to 30 (Grade 8 Distinction)
Individuals who complete the LAMDA Certificate in Performance Studies with merit or distinction can earn more points than are available for graded exams (8 for a pass, 16 for merit, 24 for distinction)