UNDERSTANDING THE UCAS TARIFF
The UCAS Tariff is set to determine the value of your grades achieved at AS/A level, BTEC, EPQ and a
number of other qualifications.
Listed on this sheet are the MAIN tariff tables you will need to understand to work out the points you
will get for each of the main qualifications you will achieve at QE.
There are further tables should you being doing additional/alternative qualifications; these can be
found at http://ucas.com/advisers/ucas_tariff/tables
A & AS levels
GCE A level and AVCE
BTEC qualifications
GCE AS & AS VCE
Diploma Subsidiary Diploma
A*
140
D*D*
280
A
120
D*D
260
110
DD
240
B
100
210
90
C
DM
200
80
180
70
D
E
Extended Project
A
60
B
50
C
40
D
30
E
20
MM
MP
160
D*
140
D
120
100
PP
M
70
60
School of Finance ifs
P
Grade Tariff points
80
40
20
Tariff points
A*
70
Certificate in Financial Studies
A
60
A
60
B
50
B
50
C
40
C
40
D
30
D
30
E
20
E
20
There are common things that students ask about
the UCAS tariff – we’ve to tried answer some
of your questions overleaf. SO much more
information can be found at ucas.com
FAQ’s
Q. If I complete a subject at AS level and don’t do it A2 can I get UCAS points?
A. Yes absolutely. You get half the points.
Q. If I am doing Music Grades do I get UCAS points for these?
A. Yes and there are many other things that you do that may also carry UCAS points. Check these out
at http://ucas.com/advisers/ucas_tariff/tables.
Q. What’s the difference between a points offer and a grades offer?
A. Some courses require certain grades for entry e.g. BBC whereas others make offers based on
points e.g. 280 (equivalent to BBC). You need to check how the offer is made.
Q. Do I get UCAS points for Extension subjects such as Critical Thinking, General Studies and
Citizenship?
A. Yes you do get UCAS points for these courses BUT … it actually depends on each institution and
also the course you are applying for as to whether they will be counted in your offer. You need to
check carefully the course entry requirements where this will be stated.
There will be a great deal more you need to find out about.
UCAS.com has information on just about everything; please
look there before you start asking questions.