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Pick A level, BTEC, EPQ or AS grades from the dropdowns. For Access to HE, enter the number of credits at Distinction, Merit and Pass.
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Work out your UCAS Tariff points
Add your A levels, BTECs, Access to HE credits, EPQ and AS levels. The calculator shows your total and tells you where it sits against typical UK university entry tariffs.
- A levels, BTECs, Access, EPQ and AS — all in one tool
- Based on UCAS Tariff Tables 2024-2026 — current data
- Instant total and university-entry banding
How UCAS Tariff points work
UCAS Tariff points convert your qualification grades into a single score that UK universities use to set entry requirements. Three A grades at A level equal 144 points. The Access to HE Diploma can also score up to 144 points when all 45 graded credits are at Distinction.
How to use this calculator
Three steps, no sign-up, no email needed.
See your total instantly
The tool adds each entry as you go and shows a running breakdown of where the points came from.
Check the university banding
Match your total against the tariff banding to see which tier of UK universities your score typically qualifies for.
Pick the qualifications you hold (or expect to achieve). The tool only counts entries you complete, so leave anything you do not have blank.
A Levels
Up to three A levels. Most university offers are based on three subjects.
AS Level
AS levels carry around half the points of a full A level.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Three-subject equivalent. Pick the overall grade combination.
BTEC Diploma
Two-subject equivalent. Pick the overall grade combination.
Extended Project (EPQ)
Optional. The EPQ adds points on top of your other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma has 45 graded credits. Enter how many credits you achieved at each grade.
0UCAS Tariff points
Source: UCAS Tariff Tables 2024-2026
Frequently asked questions
How many UCAS points is the Access to HE Diploma?
The Access to HE Diploma carries up to 144 UCAS Tariff points when all 45 graded credits are achieved at Distinction. This is equivalent to three A grades at A level. Source: UCAS Tariff Tables 2024-2026.
How many UCAS points do you get for an A* at A level?
An A* at A level is worth 56 UCAS Tariff points. Three A* grades therefore give 168 points. Source: UCAS Tariff Tables 2024-2026.
Do EPQ points count towards a university offer?
Most UK universities accept EPQ points towards an overall tariff offer. The EPQ is graded A* to E and carries 8 to 28 UCAS Tariff points. Check individual course pages, as some courses require specific A level grades alongside the EPQ.
Are UCAS Tariff points the same as university entry requirements?
No. Many universities also set subject-specific or grade-specific requirements alongside an overall tariff. Always check the entry requirements on the university's course page before applying.
Use your tariff score
Once you know your tariff, see which qualifications match the band you are aiming for.
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