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UCAS Points Calculator for A Levels, BTEC and Highers
Add your qualifications and grades to see your UCAS Tariff points total, and how far you are from the points you are aiming for.
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Based on UCAS Tariff points. Always confirm the figures on the UCAS website and with the university, because offers and the qualifications they count differ.
What UCAS points are
UCAS Tariff points turn your qualifications and grades into one number. Each qualification at each grade is worth a set number of points, and your total is those points added together. Some universities write their offers as a points total, such as "128 points". Many others ask for specific grades, such as ABB, so always read the exact wording on the course page.
How the total is worked out
Add the points for every qualification that counts towards your offer. For example, three A levels at A, A and B are worth 48 + 48 + 40 = 136 points. An A* in an EPQ adds another 28. This calculator does the adding for you, so you can try different grade combinations before results day.
A level grades and points
| Three A levels | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A*A*A* | 168 |
| A*A*A | 160 |
| A*AA | 152 |
| AAA | 144 |
| AAB | 136 |
| ABB | 128 |
| BBB | 120 |
| BBC | 112 |
| BCC | 104 |
| CCC | 96 |
What to check before you rely on a number
- Points are not the same as grades. A university that asks for 128 points may still ask for specific subjects or grades, so read the entry requirements for your course.
- Not every university counts every qualification, and some count only part of a qualification such as an AS level or an EPQ.
- This calculator covers A levels, AS levels, the EPQ, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, T Levels and Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers. It does not cover the International Baccalaureate, the Welsh Baccalaureate or other qualifications. Use the official UCAS calculator for those.
- Tariff values can change between entry years, and sources sometimes differ on AS level points. Confirm your figures on the UCAS website and with each university before you make decisions.
Planning the next step
Once you know your points, plan how you will reach them. Our assignment deadline planner breaks work into days, and the UK grade calculator shows what marks you need for a degree classification later on. For feedback on your own writing, such as a personal statement draft, see our proofreading and editing support.
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Trusted sources and further reading
These independent sources are worth a look alongside this page. TutorSuite is not affiliated with them, and the links are here for further reading only.
- UCAS tariff points calculator (opens in a new tab). The official UCAS calculator, to confirm your points.
- The Complete University Guide (opens in a new tab). University rankings and subject guides for UK applicants.
- Prospects (opens in a new tab). Careers advice and information for students and graduates.
UCAS points calculator — your questions
How many UCAS points is AAB?
AAB at A level is 136 UCAS points: 48 for each A and 40 for the B.
How many UCAS points do I need to get into university?
It depends on the course and the university. Some courses ask for grades and others for a points total, and competitive courses often add subject requirements. Check the entry requirements on each course page.
Do AS levels and the EPQ count?
They carry points in the Tariff, but universities decide whether to count them. Some make a lower offer if you have an EPQ, and some only count full A levels. Check each university.
How many UCAS points is a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM?
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DDM is 128 points. The Diploma and Extended Certificate are worth less, because they are smaller qualifications.
Are UCAS points the same as my grades?
No. Points are a way of adding up grades from different qualifications. Many offers are still written as grades, so read the exact wording.
Does this calculator include the International Baccalaureate or the Welsh Baccalaureate?
No. It covers A levels, AS levels, the EPQ, BTEC Level 3, T Levels and Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers. For other qualifications use the official UCAS calculator.
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