UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
Convert your A-Level grades into UCAS tariff points to understand your UK university application score instantly.
Convert your A-Level grades into UCAS tariff points to understand your UK university application score instantly.
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An A* at A-Level equals 56 UCAS tariff points.
Most Russell Group universities require 128–152 UCAS points.
BTEC, EPQ, and music grades also contribute to your UCAS total.
Universities in Clearing may accept lower tariff points than their standard offers.
Select your qualification type (e.g. A-Level).
Choose the grade you achieved for each subject.
Add all your qualifications to see the total.
Compare your total against university entry requirements.
Total Points = Σ (Points per Qualification)Each qualification grade maps to a fixed tariff value. An A* at A-Level = 56 points, A = 48, B = 40, and so on. Sum all your qualifications to get your total UCAS tariff score.
The UCAS Tariff system is used by universities and colleges in the UK to make broad comparisons between different qualifications. It translates your grades into a numerical value. Many universities make offers based on total tariff points rather than specific grades, giving you more flexibility in how you achieve your entry requirements.
While many standard courses use tariff points for offers (e.g., '112 UCAS points from 3 A-Levels'), highly competitive courses often demand specific grades (e.g., 'AAB including Mathematics'). Always check the specific entry requirements for your chosen course on the university website.
UCAS tariff points are a scoring system used by UK universities to compare qualifications. They convert grades from different qualification types into a single numerical scale.
Most do, but some top universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial) primarily look at specific grades rather than total tariff points.
Yes — A-Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers, and many other qualifications can all be combined into a single UCAS tariff total.