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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 UK students places at UK universities.

Contents 1 Points System 1.1 GCE qualifications 1.2 International Baccalaureate 1.3 BTECs 1.4 Irish Leaving Certificate 1.5 Scottish Qualifications 1.6 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Early Years 1.7 Music Exams 1.8 Core and Key Skills 1.9 Other 2 See also 3 External links

The points range from 5 points for a grade 6 Pass music qualification, up to 768 points for a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate diploma. The following qualifications can count towards the tariff:

• GCE A levels
  • Ranging from 40 (Grade E) to 120 (Grade A)

• GCE AS levels
  • Ranging from 20 (Grade E) to 60 (Grade A)

• 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 CAS 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.

• 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)

• Higher Level
  • Ranging from 20 (D3 Grade) to 90 (A1 Grade)

• Ordinary Level
  • Ranging from 7 (B3 Grade) to 39 (A1 Grade)

• Advanced Highers
  • Ranging from 72 (Grade D) to 120 (Grade A)

• Highers
  • Ranging from 42 (Grade D) to 72 (Grade A)

• Intermediate
  • Ranging from 28 (Grade C) to 42 (Grade A)

• Standard Grade
  • Either 28 (Band 2) or 38 (Band 1)

• Theory
  • Ranging from 80 (Grade EE) to 240 (Grade AA)
• Practical
  • Ranging from 40 (Grade E) to 120 (Grade A)

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

• A pass in the Welsh Baccalaureate is worth 120 points
• In free standing mathematics, points range from 7 points for a grade E up to 20 points for a grade A
• An Advanced Extension Award can either be worth 20 for a Merit or 40 for a distinction (this is on top of the A level tariff)
• Foundation Art and Design ranges from 165 for a pass to 285 for a distinction

• UCAS

• The tariff charts proper
• Tariff Calculator