What's the score?

The UCAS Tariff points system and what it means for you

At De Montfort University (DMU) we are committed to supporting students at all stages from application to graduation. We aim to explain the UCAS Tariff points system and how this relates to the qualifications you may currently be taking. You will find all you need to understand your university offers below.

What is the UCAS points system?

The UCAS Tariff is the points system which is used by universities and colleges to compare qualifications and for making offers to applicants. This system of points is used in the DMU undergraduate prospectus.

The Scores

GCE/VCE A and AS Levels

GCE A Level/VCE grade	Points	GCE AS Level/AS VCE grade	Points
A	120	A	60
B	100	B	50
C	80	C	40
D	60	D	30
E	40	E	20

The 12 unit VCE Double Award is graded as follows:

AA	240
AB	220
BB	200
BC	180
CC	160
CD	140
DD	120
DE	100
EE	80

and BTEC nationals as shown:

Award	Certificate	Diploma	Tariff Points
		DDD	360
		DDM	320
		DMM	280
	DD	MMM	240
	DM	MMP	200
	MM	MPP	160
D	MP	PPP	140
M	PP		80

All key skills units attract 20 points at Level 3

These are the most frequently offered qualifications but there are a wide variety of other courses within the tariff. Check the UCAS website for more details.

How do I work out what I need to meet my points offer?

If you are offered a place at university you will be required to achieve a certain number of points in your exams. You can work out how you can make up your points score from the tables above. However, there are a few other things you need to bear in mind. For these and examples of possible ways to accrue the necessary points please see below:

To meet your offer you can count points from:

Your A Level and VCE A Levels
Your AS Levels provided you also have at least two A Levels or a 12 unit VCE Double Award for degree courses. For HND courses AS Level points can be counted as long as you hold one A Level or 6 unit VCE A Level
A Levels, AS Levels, and VCE A Levels for degree courses provided you have at least one A Level AND one 6 unit VCE A Level.

Please note that:

Some subjects may require you to get a certain minimum number of points in a particular A Level or VCE A Level
Some courses may accept Key Skills points as part of your required points total
Mature students without the normal entry qualifications, but with appropriate experience may be admitted.

Alternative ways to make up points score

Offer	Possible results
240 points degree entry	A Level grades C, D, D, E or 12 unit VCE Double Award grade AA or A Level grades C, D, plus 6 unit VCE A Level grade B or A Levels grades D, D plus two AS Levels at grades A
200 points degree entry	A Levels grade B, B or 12 unit VCE Double Award grade BB or A Level grades C, E plus 6 unit VCE A Level grade C or A Levels grade D, D plus two AS Levels at grade C

Still unsure?

Don't worry! If you have any queries or if you would like to talk to someone about the points system and what this means to you then please do not hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!

For advice and further information please:

Call our Enquiry Centre on 08459 45 46 47 or email: clearing@dmu.ac.uk

What's the score?

The UCAS Tariff points system and what it means for you

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