Work out how many points are awarded to specific qualifications

The UCAS Tariff is a points system used to report achievement for entry to higher education (HE) in a numerical format. It establishes agreed comparability between different types of qualifications and provides comparisons between applicants with different types and volumes of achievement.

The Tariff works in the following ways:

  • Points can be aggregated from the different qualifications included in the Tariff.
  • There is no ceiling to the number of points which can be accumulated.
  • There is no double counting - applicants cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice
  • Achievement at a lower level will be subsumed into the higher level, ie, AS points will be subsumed into the A level points for the same subject. The same principle applies to Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, VCE A levels and Double Awards, Key Skills and Music awards at different levels or grades.
  • All certificated Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication and IT will attract points whether achieved through proxy or not.

Qualifications
Access a list of qualifications included in the Tariff system.

Tariff tables
View the Tariff tables and related Expert Group Reports.

Tariff Expert Groups
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FAQs
Read through the frequently asked questions about the UCAS Tariff.