48 points
48 points
40 points
Total UCAS Tariff points
136
At a glance
- A Level A*
- 56 points
- AAA
- 144 points
- EPQ A*
- 28 points
- IB HL 7 / SL 7
- 56 / 28 points
Tariff points by grade
From the UCAS Tariff tables for 2026 and 2027 entry. The calculator uses these values.
| Grade | A Level | AS Level | EPQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | Not awarded | 28 |
| A | 48 | 20 | 24 |
| B | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| C | 32 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 24 | 10 | 12 |
| E | 16 | 6 | 8 |
These are the values for A Levels in the UCAS tables. International A Levels from Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel are not listed as separate rows, so check how a university that uses points treats them.
IB Diploma components
UCAS gives each IB certificate its own points, and a Diploma's Tariff total is the sum of its parts.
| IB grade | Higher Level | Standard Level | TOK or EE grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 28 | A | 12 |
| 6 | 48 | 24 | B | 10 |
| 5 | 40 | 20 | C | 8 |
| 4 | 32 | 16 | D | 6 |
| 3 | 24 | 12 | E | 4 |
| 2 | 16 | 8 | ||
| 1 | 12 | 6 |
Example: HL 7, 6, 5 and SL 6, 5, 4 with a B in TOK and an A in the EE is 56 + 48 + 40 + 24 + 20 + 16 + 10 + 12 = 226 points.
Things to know before you use the total
- Many selective universities make offers in grades (for example AAA, or 38 IB points with 6, 6, 6 at HL), not Tariff points. The points total then does not matter.
- Where an offer is in points, it may still name a subject and grade, such as a B in Chemistry, and may exclude the EPQ or AS results.
- An AS that becomes part of a full A Level in the same subject is not counted twice. Count the A Level only.
- IGCSE and GCSE grades carry no Tariff points.
Turning a points target into a lesson plan
If a course asks for 120 points, BBB (120) and ABC (120) both get there, so the cheapest route is usually the subject sitting nearest a grade boundary. Run the calculator with predicted grades, then change one grade at a time to see which single improvement reaches the target. In one-to-one lessons a tutor takes that subject, works through the papers and topics where marks are lost, and sets timed practice so that the predicted grade becomes the real one. For students with a strong EPQ idea, the project's 28 points can also make up the difference.
Common questions
How many UCAS points is AAA?
144. Each A grade at A Level is 48 points. A*AA is 152 and A*A*A* is 168.
How many UCAS points is the IB Diploma?
There is no single figure. UCAS adds up each HL and SL subject and the TOK and Extended Essay grades, so a strong Diploma can exceed 200 points. Many universities make IB offers in Diploma points out of 45 instead.
Does the EPQ count?
It is worth up to 28 points, half an A Level. Some universities include it in a points offer or lower their grade offer for a good EPQ; others ignore it. Check the course page.
Do Cambridge International A Levels get UCAS points?
The UCAS Tariff tables list A Levels generally and do not give Cambridge International or Pearson Edexcel International A Levels separate rows. Most Gulf students apply with grades, and universities that make points offers explain on the course page how they treat international A Levels, so check there or ask the admissions office.
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Sources
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