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What is the UCAS Tariff?
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Allocating Tariff points to Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships
From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.
Amendments to the Tariff consultation
In July 2021 UCAS launched a consultation into a number of proposals relating to the information we make available about qualifications and their use in progression to higher education. The scope of this consultation included the current Tariff (but not the methodology behind the calculation of Tariff points) and Qualification Information Profiles.
Overview of UCAS Tariff Points for Apprenticeships
For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.
UCAS Conservatoires: Tariff points
Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.
UCAS Tariff
The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.
UCAS Tariff points
Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.
Understanding UCAS Tariff points for apprenticeships
Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.
2015 entry UCAS Undergraduate reports by sex, area background, and ethnic group
These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group at 132 larger universities.
2016 entry UCAS Undergraduate reports by sex, area background, and ethnic group
These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group at 133 larger universities.
2017 cycle applicant figures – June deadline
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2017 UCAS cycle at the 30 June deadline.
2 Videos
Top tariff tips for higher education providers
Duration: 02:5018 Apr 2025, 20:09
Access to HE and the Tariff
How to work out Tariff points for Access to HE Diplomas
Duration: 03:2218 Apr 2025, 20:09
5 Blog posts
What do we know about progression for the second cohort of students with T Levels?
The 2023 cycle marked the second year that students in England with T Levels used the skills and knowledge
Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Apprenticeships and Skills), UCAS8 Feb 2024, 08:56
Are we at a crossroads for access and participation?
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser and Ellie Rowley, Fair Access Programme Lead9 Nov 2022, 09:55
Time for some post-match (consultation) analysis
At the time of writing, we’re 97 days on from the closing date for the HE strategy and policy reform
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser 11 Aug 2022, 11:17
Personalisation is becoming essential in intentional recruitment
Des Cutchey is Managing Director at UCAS International. He has been involved in the international education
Des Cutchey, UCAS International and Linda Liu, College Board27 May 2022, 14:24
5706 News articles
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
Tariff Calculator Update
Please be advised the Tariff Calculator has been updated to include qualifications with Tariff points.
Tariff points for T Level partial achievement available in the Tariff Calculator
In recent months UCAS has worked alongside the DfE to ensure learners who partially achieve their T Level
Updated Tariff Tables now published on ucas.com
An updated version of last month’s Tariff Table release is available.
25 Documents
13 September 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 19-09-2018 - application/pdf
31 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 31-08-2018 - application/pdf
30 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 30-08-2018 - application/pdf
29 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 29-08-2018 - application/pdf
28 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 28-08-2018 - application/pdf
24 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 24-08-2018 - application/pdf
23 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 23-08-2018 - application/pdf
22 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 22-08-2018 - application/pdf
21 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 21-08-2018 - application/pdf
20 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 20-08-2018 - application/pdf
17 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 17-08-2018 - application/pdf
16 August 2018: Daily clearing analysis – Tariff group (All domiciles)
Last update: 16-08-2018 - application/pdf