UCAS Points Calculator
Use this UCAS points calculator to add up your Tariff points from A levels, Highers, the IB, T Levels, BTEC and more, on UCAS's 2027 tables.
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Rules as of UCAS 2027 Tariff tables (Sep 2026 update), for entry from September 2027. Last reviewed 2026-11-04.
Tables: UCAS 2027 Tariff tables (Sep 2026 update), for entry from September 2027. Pick each qualification, then its grade.
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About the 2027 tables
Each qualification has a size band and each grade a grade band, which are multiplied. The tables print the results, and a total adds them up.
Each university or college decides which qualifications it counts. UCAS calls its own Tariff calculator an indicative guide.
A grade the 2027 tables do not list, such as an A level U or a Leaving Certificate H7, scores 0 here. That is GradeCat's choice, not a UCAS rule.
Tariff points for entry to higher education from September 2027. Rules as of UCAS 2027 Tariff tables (Sep 2026 update), for entry from September 2027. Checked against the source on 4 November 2026.
Sources: UCAS, UCAS 2027 Tariff tables (workbook) (contents sheet, contents sheet and the qualification rows), opened 4 November 2026; UCAS, UCAS Tariff points - what are they and how do they work?, opened 4 November 2026; UCAS, Calculate your UCAS Tariff points, opened 4 November 2026.
Not covered yet. The 2026 Tariff tables: only the 2027 tables were checked. Partial T Levels, the A Level Double Award and A Level with AS: they have their own rows in the workbook, which this tool does not have yet. Other BTEC sizes and other qualifications, such as the Access to HE Diploma: their rows were not checked.
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How to use this UCAS points calculator
- In each row, pick the qualification, then its grade. The points show beside it, and the total below.
- Press Add result for more. A new row starts on the qualification above it.
- Mix any qualifications in the list: A levels with an EPQ, or Highers with Advanced Highers.
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How UCAS Tariff points work
UCAS gives each qualification a size band and each grade a grade band, and multiplies them (2027 Tariff tables, contents sheet). The tables print the results, and your total is their sum. The 2027 tables were updated in September 2026 and apply to entry from September 2027.
UCAS points = the sum of each result's Tariff points
Each university or college decides which qualifications it counts. UCAS's own Tariff calculator calls itself an indicative guide.
Worked example: 168 points
This example comes from GradeCat's research: A levels at A*, A and B, and an EPQ at A.
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| A level A* | 56 |
| A level A | 48 |
| A level B | 40 |
| EPQ A | 24 |
| Total | 168 |
56 + 48 + 40 + 24 = 168.
UCAS points tables 2027
Every value below was checked in UCAS's 2027 workbook on 4 November 2026.
A levels, AS levels and the EPQ
| Grade | A level | AS level | EPQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | None | 28 |
| A | 48 | 20 | 24 |
| B | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| C | 32 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 24 | 10 | 12 |
| E | 16 | 6 | 8 |
AS levels have no A* grade.
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
| Grade | Higher | Advanced Higher |
|---|---|---|
| A | 33 | 56 |
| B | 27 | 48 |
| C | 21 | 40 |
| D | 15 | 32 |
IB certificates
The tables list each IB subject as an IBO Certificate in Higher Level (H7 to H1) or in Standard Level (S7 to S1).
| IB grade | Higher Level | Standard Level |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 28 |
| 6 | 48 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 | 20 |
| 4 | 32 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 | 12 |
| 2 | 16 | 8 |
| 1 | 12 | 6 |
T Levels
A full T Level. A Pass is split by the grade of the core: A* to C, or D or E.
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| D* | 168 |
| D | 144 |
| M | 120 |
| P (A*-C) | 96 |
| P (D-E) | 72 |
BTEC National Extended Diploma
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, first taught from September 2016.
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| D*D*D* | 168 |
| D*D*D | 160 |
| D*DD | 152 |
| DDD | 144 |
| DDM | 128 |
| DMM | 112 |
| MMM | 96 |
| MMP | 80 |
| MPP | 64 |
| PPP | 48 |
Irish Leaving Certificate
The Leaving Certificate first awarded in 2017: H1 to H6 at Higher Level and O1 to O4 at Ordinary Level.
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| H1 | 36 |
| H2 | 30 |
| H3 | 24 |
| H4 | 18 |
| H5 | 12 |
| H6 | 9 |
| O1 | 12 |
| O2 | 10 |
| O3 | 8 |
| O4 | 6 |
Grades the tables do not list
Only the grades in the tables above have Tariff points here. The calculator also lets you pick an A level U, a Scottish No Award or a Leaving Certificate H7, H8 or O5 to O8, and scores them 0. That is GradeCat's choice, not a UCAS rule.
What is not verified yet
The 2026 Tariff tables: only the 2027 tables were checked. Partial T Levels, the A Level Double Award and A Level with AS: they have their own rows in the workbook, which this tool does not have yet. Other BTEC sizes and other qualifications, such as the Access to HE Diploma: their rows were not checked. UCAS also links its 2026 tables, which GradeCat has not checked.
UCAS points calculator FAQ
How many UCAS points is an A* at A level?
56 on the 2027 tables. An A is 48 and a B is 40.
How many UCAS points is AAB?
Made-up example: AAB at A level is 48 + 48 + 40 = 136 points.
How many UCAS points is a Scottish Higher?
An A is 33, a B 27, a C 21 and a D 15. An Advanced Higher A is 56, the same as an A level A*.
How many UCAS points is a BTEC Extended Diploma?
From 168 for D*D*D* down to 48 for PPP, on the National Extended Diploma first taught from September 2016. DDM is 128.
Is the EPQ worth UCAS points?
Yes. An A* in the EPQ is 28, half of an A level A*, and an E is 8.
How many UCAS points is a Leaving Cert H1?
36 on the 2027 tables, which list the Irish Leaving Certificate first awarded in 2017. An H6 is 9 and an O1 is 12.
Do universities count all my UCAS points?
Not always. Each university or college decides which qualifications it counts, so check its own entry requirements.
Which UCAS tables does this use?
The 2027 Tariff tables, updated in September 2026, for entry from September 2027. UCAS also links its 2026 tables, which GradeCat has not checked.
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Sources
- UCAS: UCAS 2027 Tariff tables (workbook) (opened 4 November 2026)
- UCAS: UCAS Tariff points - what are they and how do they work? (opened 4 November 2026)
- UCAS: Calculate your UCAS Tariff points (opened 4 November 2026)
Cite this page
GradeCat. (2026, November 4). UCAS Points Calculator. https://gradecat.com/uk/ucas-points-calculator/
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