UCAS Tariff · BTEC Extended Diploma grades
D*D*D* UCAS points: 168
D*D*D* in a BTEC National Extended Diploma is worth 168 UCAS points. That is D* = 56, D* = 56 and D* = 56, added together under the UCAS Tariff for 2027 entry.
Updated 22 September 2026, checked against the UCAS 2027 Tariff tables.
How D*D*D* adds up to 168 points
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D* | 56 |
| D* | 56 |
| D* | 56 |
| Total for D*D*D* | 168 |
The Extended Diploma is graded as one qualification, but each of its three letters carries the same value as the matching grade in the one-A-level-sized Extended Certificate: D* 56, D 48, M 32, P 16.
What can I do with 168 UCAS points?
Any course with a points-based offer of 168 or fewer is met by D*D*D* on its own. Offers are published as a number on ucas.com, so compare 168 with the figure on the course page. Some courses ask for named grades instead of points, and a points total cannot stand in for a named grade in a named subject.
Every grade combination worth exactly this total, including two A level and single qualification routes, is on the 168 UCAS points page.
Equivalent combinations worth 168 points
These BTEC and A level grades come to the same 168 points as D*D*D*.
One grade higher or lower than D*D*D*
| Change | Grades | Points |
|---|---|---|
| This page | D*D*D* | 168 |
| One grade lower | D*D*D | 160 |
D*D*D* UCAS points questions
How many UCAS points is D*D*D*?
D*D*D* in a BTEC National Extended Diploma is worth 168 UCAS points: D* = 56, D* = 56 and D* = 56. The figure comes from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry.
What A level grades equal D*D*D*?
A*A*A* at A level is also worth 168 points. The Extended Diploma is sized as three A levels, so the comparison is like for like.
Is D*D*D* enough for a points-based offer?
If the offer asks for 168 UCAS points or fewer, D*D*D* meets it on its own. Offers above 168 need a higher BTEC grade or extra qualifications such as an EPQ. Courses that name specific BTEC grades or units are a separate matter, so check the course page on ucas.com.
Add D*D*D* to your other qualifications
Holding an EPQ, an AS level or a mix of qualifications alongside? Add everything up in one go with our UCAS points calculator. The whole tariff is on the UCAS points chart, and the grade-by-grade tables are on the A-level points and BTEC points pages.