Add eligible qualification points, avoid double-counting and read UK university requirements for grades, subjects and other admission conditions.
UCAS Tariff points allow some UK universities to express entry requirements as a total. Eligible qualifications receive values according to their type and grade. The total helps interpret an offer, but it does not describe every admission condition.
Before adding points, check whether the course asks for a total, specified grades in named subjects, or a combination of requirements.
The Tariff assigns values to certain pre-university qualifications, taking their size and grade into account. An A therefore need not have the same value in an A level, AS level and another award.
Not every qualification has Tariff points. Universities do not have to use the Tariff or accept every qualification with a value. The absence of a value does not itself make a qualification unsuitable: consult the institution’s requirements.
| Qualification | Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|---|
| A level 1 | A* | 56 |
| A level 2 | A | 48 |
| A level 3 | B | 40 |
| Total | A, A, B* | 144 |
The total is 56 + 48 + 40 = 144. Those are A-level values, not points to attach to an A or B in any other qualification.
The Bethemesh UCAS Tariff calculator supports A levels, AS levels and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For BTECs, T Levels, Scottish qualifications or other awards, use the relevant official UCAS table for your entry year. The calculator’s scope is narrower than the full Tariff.
“120 Tariff points” is different from “AAB”. A points offer may allow several combinations, subject to the university’s restrictions. A grade offer specifies results and may name required subjects.
Consider a fictional offer of 120 points including B in A-level mathematics. An applicant with 128 points but without that mathematics qualification does not meet the subject condition. Restrictions on the number and type of qualifications contributing to the total also matter.
If the course gives grades only, do not replace its requirement with a points total you consider equivalent. Ask admissions how your actual combination will be assessed if the wording is unclear.
Qualifications can overlap in content or form successive stages of the same award. Their values do not automatically add together for admission.
An AS level followed by an A level in the same subject is a key example. Under the institution’s policy, only the higher qualification may count. Adding both without checking can produce a total the university will not use.
For each entry, keep the exact qualification, awarding body, subject, grade and year. Compare that list with the programme’s published restrictions.
This process checks consistency with published requirements. It does not predict selection decisions, available places or the outcome of an individual application.
| Measure | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | Values assigned to certain qualifications when reading entry requirements |
| IB Diploma points | Results of a specific qualification out of 45, with separate passing conditions |
| ECTS credits | Learning outcomes and workload in higher education |
For the IB, retain both the total and subject results; the IB Diploma guide explains them. For study mobility, ECTS credits answer another question. Comparing the raw numbers does not establish equivalence.
Calculate after reading the entry conditions. Keep the version for your application cycle and associate each award with its value and restrictions. You will then have an explainable total and specific questions to confirm with admissions.
Can a qualification without Tariff points be accepted? Yes. Universities may set their own conditions for it. Check the institution rather than relying on the Tariff alone.
Can I enter predicted grades? Yes, to model a scenario. Keep the estimate separate from awarded results and the final conditions of an offer.
Does the calculator cover every Tariff qualification? No. Bethemesh supports A levels, AS levels and EPQ; the official system covers more awards.
Does a higher total always make a stronger application? Not necessarily. Required subjects, grades and other course criteria can matter more than the total.
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