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UCAS points calculator
Add up the UCAS Tariff points for your A-Levels, AS levels, Extended Project (EPQ) and BTEC Extended Diploma. Pick your predicted or achieved grades and the total updates as you go.
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Universities set their own entry requirements, some as points and some as grades. Always check the course page.
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UCAS points for each grade
These are the UCAS Tariff values for the most common qualifications. An A* at A-Level is worth 56 points, so three A grades (AAA) come to 144 points. Not every qualification has a Tariff value.
Sources: UWE Bristol, UCAS Tariff points (A-Level, AS and BTEC values); Pearson, Extended Project and universities; WJEC, Extended Project UCAS points. Checked 31 October 2026.
Questions about UCAS points
How many UCAS points is an A* at A-Level?
An A* at A-Level is worth 56 UCAS points. An A is 48, a B is 40, a C is 32, a D is 24 and an E is 16.
How many UCAS points are AAA?
Three A grades at A-Level come to 144 UCAS points (3 × 48). A*AA comes to 152, and BBB to 120.
How many UCAS points is the EPQ worth?
The Extended Project (EPQ) is worth up to 28 UCAS points: 28 for an A*, 24 for an A, 20 for a B, 16 for a C, 12 for a D and 8 for an E.
Do universities ask for points or grades?
It depends on the university and the course. Some set entry requirements as UCAS Tariff points and others as grades, and not every qualification has a Tariff value, so always check the course page.
Can tutoring help me reach my offer?
Often, yes. A*/A is the most common result for students who join us for A-Level by Year 12 (Brainhub student records, 2021–2026). Lessons are one-to-one and online, from £40 an hour, and start with a free 45-minute assessment.
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Need higher grades for your offer?
A*/A is the most common result for students who join us for A-Level by Year 12 (Brainhub student records, 2021–2026). One-to-one online lessons from £40 an hour, starting with a free 45-minute assessment.