UCAS Tariff · exact matches only
48 UCAS Points in Grades
Every grade combination below is worth exactly 48 points under the UCAS Tariff. Nothing rounded, nothing approximate.
Three A-levels worth 48 points
| Grades | Points |
|---|---|
| EEE | 48 |
Order never matters: EEE is the same total whichever subject earns which grade.
BTEC grades worth exactly 48 points
| BTEC National | Size | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Diploma | Three A-levels | PPP |
| Diploma | Two A-levels | MP |
| Extended Certificate | One A-level | D |
What kind of offers sit around 48 points?
Offers around 48 points sit at the accessible end of the tariff. You will see this range on foundation years, HNC and HND-style courses, and degrees that deliberately keep entry broad. It is the equivalent of modest A-level grades, so plenty of routes stay open at this level.
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