UCAS Points Calculator
Add your A-levels, BTECs, EPQ, IB subjects or Scottish Highers below to get your total UCAS Tariff points. The calculator uses the official UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry.
Type a grade in each row you need, for example A* for an A-level or D*DD for a BTEC Extended Diploma. Change the qualification in the box on the left. Empty rows are ignored.
Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry (published by UCAS in May 2026). Universities decide which qualifications count towards their own offers.
How to Use the UCAS Points Calculator
- Pick the qualification in the left-hand box of each row. A-level is already selected in the first three rows.
- Type your grade, or pick it from the suggestions. BTEC grades such as DDM can be typed in any order, and IB subjects use the number grade (7 to 1).
- Add a row for each extra qualification, such as an EPQ, an AS-level or Core Maths. Leave rows you don't need empty.
- Your total and the points for each row appear straight away. Use predicted grades to see where you're heading.
The calculator adds the published points for every grade you enter. Your total on paper can be higher than the figure a university uses, because each course decides which qualifications it counts. Our step-by-step guide to working out UCAS points explains the rules in more detail.
UCAS Tariff Points for A-Levels
Every A-level grade has a fixed points value, the same for every exam board. AS-levels have their own, smaller values, and there's no A* at AS.
| Grade | A-level points | AS-level points |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | None |
| A | 48 | 20 |
| B | 40 | 16 |
| C | 32 | 12 |
| D | 24 | 10 |
| E | 16 | 6 |
So A*AA is 56 + 48 + 48 = 152 points, AAA is 144 and ABB is 48 + 40 + 40 = 128. For every grade combination and more worked examples, see the full A-level and AS UCAS points table.
BTEC UCAS Points
A BTEC National gets one overall grade, and its points depend on the size of the qualification as well as the grade. Check the size on your certificate, measured in guided learning hours (an A-level is 360).
| BTEC National size | Guided hours | Points (top to lowest grade) |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Diploma | 1,080 | D*D*D* 168 to PPP 48 |
| Diploma | 720 | D*D* 112 to PP 32 |
| Foundation Diploma | 510 to 540 | D* 84 to P 24 |
| Extended Certificate | 360 | D* 56 to P 16 |
| Certificate | 180 | D* 28 to P 8 |
An Extended Diploma at DDM is worth 128 points, the same as ABB at A-level. Every grade for every size is listed on our BTEC UCAS points calculator.
EPQ and Other Qualifications
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is half the size of an A-level, so it carries half the points at each grade. It's a common way to add points alongside three A-levels or a BTEC.
| EPQ A* | EPQ A | EPQ B | EPQ C | EPQ D | EPQ E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Some universities make a lower alternative offer if you complete an EPQ. That's set course by course, so check the entry requirements before counting on it.
IB Diploma
UCAS doesn't convert your IB score out of 45. Each Higher Level and Standard Level subject gets points, and so do Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay (A = 12, B = 10, C = 8, D = 6, E = 4). Add them all up for your total.
| IB grade | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Level | 56 | 48 | 32 | 24 | 12 |
| Standard Level | 28 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
Grades 1 and 2 carry no points. For how UK universities word IB offers, see IB offers and UCAS points.
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Higher: A = 33, B = 27, C = 21, D = 15. Advanced Higher: A = 56, B = 48, C = 40, D = 32. Five Highers at AAAAB come to 159 points.
T Levels, Core Maths and Others
- T Level (full): Distinction* = 168, Distinction = 144, Merit = 120, Pass (core A*–C) = 96, Pass (core D–E) = 72.
- Core Maths: A = 20, B = 16, C = 12, D = 10, E = 6, the same as an AS-level.
- Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and the earlier Skills Challenge Certificate: the same points as an A-level.
- Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject: D1 = 56, D2 = 56, D3 = 52, M1 = 44, M2 = 40, M3 = 36, P1 = 28, P2 = 24, P3 = 20. Short Course: D1 = 22, D2 = 20, D3 = 20, M1 = 18, M2 = 14, M3 = 12, P1 = 10, P2 = 8, P3 = 6.
Many other Level 3 qualifications have Tariff points too. Look them up in our full UCAS Tariff table or in UCAS's own tables.
How Many UCAS Points Do You Need?
There's no single answer. Each university sets the entry requirements for each of its courses, and the course page on UCAS shows them. Many offers are written in grades, such as ABB, rather than points.
When a course does ask for points, any mix of qualifications it accepts can count. A requirement of 128 points could be met with ABB at A-level, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM, or BBB plus a B in the EPQ (120 + 20 = 140).
Universities can limit what they count. Some only count your best three A-levels or Highers, some leave out certain qualifications, and most won't count an AS in the same subject as an A-level. Others don't use Tariff points at all. To compare your grades with a specific offer, you can check your grades against a UCAS offer.
Universities outside the UK don't use UCAS points. If you're applying abroad, you can estimate a US GPA from your UCAS points or convert A-level grades to a US GPA. Both are estimates, not official conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UCAS points is the EPQ worth?
A* = 28, A = 24, B = 20, C = 16, D = 12, E = 8. The EPQ is half the Tariff size of an A-level, so an A in the EPQ (24) on top of AAB (136) gives 160 points.
Do AS-levels count towards UCAS points?
Yes: A = 20, B = 16, C = 12, D = 10, E = 6. UCAS sets each AS grade at about 40% of the A-level points. Universities usually don't count an AS in a subject you've also completed at A-level, so check how each course treats them.
Do GCSEs count for UCAS points?
No. Only Level 3 qualifications (SCQF Level 6 in Scotland) carry UCAS Tariff points, so GCSEs and National 5s add nothing to your total. Courses can still ask for particular GCSE grades, such as English and maths.
How many UCAS points is a T Level worth?
A full T Level is worth Distinction* = 168, Distinction = 144, Merit = 120, Pass (core A*–C) = 96, Pass (core D–E) = 72. UCAS also gives points to partly completed T Levels, which vary by subject, so look yours up in the UCAS Tariff tables.
How many UCAS points is the IB Diploma worth?
There's no single figure for the Diploma. UCAS gives points to each part and you add them up: for example, Higher Level 6, 6, 5, Standard Level 6, 6, 5 and B in both Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay come to 212 points. Many universities make IB offers as a score out of 45 instead.