What does Subject to UCAS Tariff mean?

UCAS points (also known as UCAS Tariff points) are a way of measuring the relative value of all post-16 qualifications in the UK. The UCAS Tariff assigns a numerical score to the possible grades that can be achieved in each type of qualification. The higher the grade you achieve, the higher the number of points.

What is a UCAS Tariff of 112?

Examples of grade combinations – A level grade

What are entry tariffs?

Basically, comparing average entry tariffs is a shorthand way of telling how tough a course is to get onto, how hard the work is likely to be, and how respected that qualification is likely to be by future employers.

Do UCAS Tariff points matter?

What else is important? Points matter, but it’s rare that this is all a uni will ask for. There will usually be other conditions. Once you know how many UCAS points you have, the next step is to use the UCAS course finder to see what universities and courses you’re able to apply for.

How are UCAS Tariff points used and how do they work?

Many qualifications (but not all) have a UCAS Tariff value, which will vary dependent on the qualification size, and the grade you achieved. This numerical value is used by HE course providers to assess whether you meet their entry requirements for a particular course. How are UCAS Tariff points used?

Why are UCAS points so important to universities?

The UCAS Tariff assigns a numerical score to the possible grades that can be achieved in each type of qualification. The higher the grade you achieve, the higher the number of points. Why are UCAS points important? Some universities and courses will make offers based on the total number of points you earn.

How are tariff points used in university courses?

The Tariff simply uses a different set of numbers, which some course providers use to describe qualifications and grades in their entry requirements. But only one third of university courses use the Tariff, and most use qualifications and grades.

Are there any tariff points for Level 3 GCSEs?

UCAS Tariff points only apply to Level 3/SCQF Level 6 qualifications, not Level 2 qualifications, such as GCSEs. Not all qualifications attract UCAS Tariff points, and very few international qualifications are included. Currently, one third of courses in the UCAS search tool have a Tariff entry requirement.