UCAS Tariff
The UCAS Points System is a means of differentiating students based upon grades from various post-GCSE qualifications. It is used as a means of giving students from the UK and Republic of Ireland places at UK universities.
Points system
The points range from 5 points for a pass at Grade 6 music theory, up to 768 points for a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate diploma. The following qualifications can count towards the tariff:
GCE qualifications
- GCE A levels
- Ranging from 40 (Grade E) to 140 (Grade A*)
A level UCAS points table[1]
| Grade |
UCAS Points |
| A* |
140 |
| A |
120 |
| B |
100 |
| C |
80 |
| D |
60 |
| E |
40 |
- GCE AS levels
- Ranging from 20 (Grade E) to 60 (Grade A)
AS level UCAS points table
| Grade |
UCAS points |
| a |
60 |
| b |
50 |
| c |
40 |
| d |
30 |
| e |
20 |
- AVCEs
- Ranging from 80 (Grade EE) to 240 (Grade AA)
- Higher Level subjects
- Ranging from 20 (Level 3) to 130 (Level 7)
- Standard Level subjects
- Ranging from 13 (Level 3) to 86 (Level 7)
- TOK and EE bonus points
- Ranging from 10 (0 points) to 120 (3 points)
- Full Diploma
- Using the criteria mentioned above, the points are given on a linear scale, ranging from 280 (24 points) to 768 (45 points)
NB: Candidates are not given points based on individual subjects, but on the total score. However, the individual point scores show how the points for the full diploma are made up. For example, given that a score of 45 is made by attaining 7+7+7+7+7+7+3, the tariff is 130+130+130+86+86+86+120=768. Scores lower than 45 are matched on a linear scale all the way down to 24 points.
The UCAS tariff for the IB is not for use until 2008 entry, and is subject to change with the introduction of the new, 4 unit A-level in 2008.
- Group A subjects (Hard sciences, Calculus, Languages, History)
- 120 points for a 5, 90 points for a 4, 60 points for a 3
- Group B subjects (all the others)
- 50 points for a 5, 35 points for a 4, 20 points for a 3
- National Award
- Ranging from 40 (Pass) to 120 (Distinction)
- National Certificate
- Ranging from 80 (Double Pass) to 240 (Double Distinction)
- National Diploma
- Ranging from 120 (Triple Pass) to 360 (Triple Distinction)
- Early Years Theory Certificate
- Ranging from 40 (Double Pass) to 200 (Double Distinction)
- Early Years Theory Diploma
- Ranging from 80 (Triple Pass) to 320 (Triple Distinction)
- Early Years Practical
- Ranging from 40 (Pass) to 120 (Distinction)
Irish Leaving Certificate
- Higher Level
- Ranging from 20 (D3 Grade) to 90 (A1 Grade)
- Ordinary Level
- Ranging from 7 (B3 Grade) to 39 (A1 Grade)
Scottish Qualifications Authority Qualifications
Advanced Highers UCAS points table[2]
| Grade |
UCAS Points |
| A |
130 |
| B |
110 |
| C |
90 |
| D |
72 |
- SQC Nationals Higher
- Ranging from 36 (Grade D) to 80 (Grade A)
Highers UCAS points table
| Grade |
UCAS points |
| A |
80 |
| B |
65 |
| C |
50 |
| D |
36 |
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Early Years
- Theory
- Ranging from 80 (Grade EE) to 240 (Grade AA)
- Practical
- Ranging from 40 (Grade E) to 120 (Grade A)
Music exams
These are only counted if at grade 6 or above.
- Theory
- Ranging from 5 points (Grade 6 Pass) to 35 (Grade 8 Distinction)
- Practical
- Ranging from 25 (Grade 6 Pass) to 75 (Grade 8 Distinction)
- Core Skills
- Either 10 points for an Intermediate qualification or 20 for a higher qualification
- Key Skills
- Ranges from 10 for a Level 2 qualification up to 30 for a Level 4 qualification
Other
See also
References
External links