Calculating Ucas points based on predicted grades
Here on The Uni Guide you can search for courses based on the Ucas entry points you’re predicted to achieve. Find out how to calculate your points with our handy tables.
You don’t need to already have done all your exams to learn more about Ucas points. Your predicted grades are a great starting point...
What are Ucas points?
Ucas has a points system so it can compare different qualifications as a means of calculating whether students satisfy the grade requirements to get onto a particular university course.Ucas points and entry requirements
When researching university course options, you'll see something about the Ucas points required for that course when entry requirements are listed; or when a university comes back to you with an offer, it will say how many Ucas points you need. This is another way of communicating the grade requirements (eg. ABB) for that course, rather than additional criteria you have to satisfy.How many Ucas points do I need?
If you know your predicted grades (or you can guess), you can calculate your Ucas points here for each of your A-level, Higher or Btec courses. Add them up to find out how many Ucas points you'll obtain. This total is what universities will look for when they set entry requirements and make you an offer.Search for courses by predicted grades
Ucas points calculator for predicted grades
A-levels and Highers
Btec Nationals
What is a Btec? A Btec (Business and Technology Education Council) is a hands-on qualification as opposed to theory-based learning. It’s commonly known as an alternative to A-levels.
International Baccalaureate
Are you an international student? The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma itself does not attract Ucas points but the components which make it up do. To achieve the IB Diploma, you have to pass each component and achieve a total IB point score of 24 or more.
Welsh Baccalaureate
Ucas points and your EPQ
An EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is worth half an A-level (28 Ucas points). It can be a great way to boost your points.
Extra help with Ucas points
If you can’t find the qualifications you’re taking listed here (there are countless qualifications you can take to get into university!), head to the Ucas website to see them listed out, along with their equivalent tariff points.
You should always check the specific entry requirement details listed for each university course. Some courses don’t list Ucas tariff points, but only consider grades or scores from a much more limited set of qualifications such as A-levels, Highers or the International Baccalaureate (IB).
