1. The new UCAS Tariff – for entry into higher education from September 2017 onwards
Toolkit 2 for teachers and advisers
February 2016

2. Purpose
The purpose of this pack is to provide a presentation that can be used by teachers and advisers to communicate that the Tariff is changing. The slides can be adapted, supplemented or deleted as appropriate to suit the audience. This pack follows the first toolkit from September 2014, which introduced the new Tariff and explained the methodology.
Staff working in an advisory role, whether they be teachers in a formal education environment, or an adviser working with applicants in another setting, may want to use the pack in different ways with different teams. Staff working in careers, administration, or in applicant support will need an overview of why, how and when the Tariff is changing, so they are well informed.
The main objective of this pack is to help teachers and advisers understand the new Tariff, as well as developing an awareness of how universities are preparing for switchover. The pack covers:
brief overview of the changes to the new Tariff
timeline of change
how the new Tariff point systems works
what the new Tariff points look like
examples of how universities are adapting their entry requirements, offer making and processes
resources for teachers and advisers
Some notes are provided in the notes view of the slide pack to provide additional information. The notes should be deleted before the pack is circulated. We may update this pack periodically based on your feedback. Please if you have comments or ideas about how to better support you through this change.
Please note that some slides from Toolkit 1 have been used, to provide some background on the new Tariff. The grade examples in the appendix are also taken from Toolkit1 but they include some new Access to HE Diploma unit grade combinations as the Access to HE Diploma has been recently added to the new Tariff.
We have added these slides to avoid users of this pack having to go back to Toolkit1, as they may be useful if you are intending to do a presentation to internal teams. Any slide can be deleted or amended as you see fit, depending on how you wish to use this toolkit.

3. Contents Section Slide 1. Background 4 2. New Tariff countdown 6 3.
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Contents
Section
Slide 1.
Background 4 2.
New Tariff countdown 6 3.
New Tariff method 7 4.
New Tariff points 10 5.
University examples 12 6.
New Tariff process 25 7.
Myth busting 26 8.
Resources for teachers and advisers 28 9.
How ready are you? 31
Appendix: quick reference new Tariff point grade combinations 33
This slide can be amended if you choose to delete certain sections/slides.

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In brief…
UCAS is introducing a new Tariff for the 2017 admissions cycle.
Originated from the 2012 Qualification Information Review (QIR).
Addresses many of the shortcomings of the current model.
Based on a significantly different methodology to the current Tariff.
Key principle is that of minimum disruption.
Note that the AS has been deliberately repositioned to 40% of an A level.
The primary purpose of the new Tariff is to provide a broad metric for management information and reporting purposes to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) for the student record onwards.
For applicants applying in 2016 and entering HE in 2017, the current Tariff will be replaced by the new Tariff. This entails one, singular switchover point for all, regardless of when the qualification was studied, which we hope will minimise confusion.
The decision to change the Tariff dates back to the 2012 Qualification Information Review (QIR), where it was deemed that the current Tariff is no longer fit for purpose. Many reasons were cited including its inflexibility to accommodate vocational and international qualifications, expensive and complex methodology and a lack of transparency in determining points allocations. We believe that the new Tariff addresses all of these concerns.
19.3% of respondents wanted to retain the Tariff for setting entry requirements, offer making and other admissions practices.
In September 2012, the UCAS Board agreed to replace the current Tariff with a simple, transparent, more efficient method.
A defining principle has been that of minimal disruption, so relationships between qualifications on the Tariff have been maintained as far as possible. The only key change is that of repositioning the AS in line with UK regulator statements that it is less demanding than an A level.
As part of this project, we have repositioned this metric as primarily in existence for the purpose of data management.

5. New Tariff – design principles
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New Tariff – design principles
Transparency
Clear process for allocating Tariff points
Meets the needs of the HE sector
Supports HEPs that use the Tariff for management information and admissions purposes
Cost effective
Lower cost than the current process and no charge to awarding organisations.
Comprehensive
Has the scope to accommodate all UK regulated Level 3/ SCQF Level 6 qualifications.
Sustainable
Robust enough to cope with qualification reforms across the UK, and to last for a minimum of ten years.
Flexible
Sufficiently flexible to cope with the widest range of qualifications and accommodate future changes to them.
Supports fairness
Fair to the greatest number of applicants across the UK and in support of the widening participation agenda.
A consultative group, made up of higher education and secondary education representatives such as ASCL, AoC, HELOA and HESA, reviewed a number of new Tariff options against these design principles to ensure the new Tariff addresses the issues posed by the current Tariff.

6. New Tariff countdown
You will imminently start to see new Tariff points in university and college prospectuses
This ‘countdown’ illustrates key milestones in new Tariff implementation.

7. Tariff points = size band x grade band
New Tariff method
Tariff points = size band x grade band
Size bands – qualifications will be allocated a size band of 1 to 4, based on their guided learning hours/notional learning hours.
Grade bands – qualifications will also be allocated a grade band. The new Tariff has 12 grade bands across a value range of These grade bands spread across the breadth of Level 3/SCQF Level 6.
The new methodology has been designed to be as transparent as possible. It is a simple size by demand calculation.
The new total Tariff points will appear in the same type of Tariff tables as the current Tariff. This means that students, teachers and advisers can focus on the new total Tariff numbers as detailed in the new UCAS Tariff Tables.

8. Size bands Size band GLH/NLH Qualifications included 1 < 120
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Size bands
Size band
GLH/NLH
Qualifications included 1
< 120
Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Extended Essay 60
100 50 2
Extended Project Qualification AS
BTEC (QCF) L3 Certificate
IB Standard Certificate
120
180
200 3
Scottish Higher
240 4
320+
Scottish Advanced Higher
A level
IB Higher Certificate
BTEC (QCF) L3 Subsidiary Diploma
Pre-U Principal Subject
320
360
380
Four size bands ensure existing size relationships between qualifications are maintained whilst not over-emphasising the importance of size.
The AS remains half the size of an A level and is size band 2
Scottish Highers are allocated to a size band in between AS and A level
Scottish Advanced Higher, WBC, A levels, IB HL, Pre-U Principal Subjects are in the same size band, size band 4

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Grade bands
A finite grade scale has been established for Level 3/SCQF Level 6 qualifications, providing 12 grade bands that all qualifications can be mapped to.
Grade points
A level AS
(new Tariff)
Scottish Highers
Scottish Advanced
Highers 14 A* A 13 12 B 11 10 C 9 8 D 7 6 5 4 E 3
The new Tariff uses a 3-14 point scale with 12 grade bands
Common policy is that pass/fail qualification is aligned to grade band 8
Scale starts at 3 points as 1 point does not provide a sufficient multiplier effect
The scale ensures that key UK benchmark qualifications such as Scottish Highers can be precisely positioned in agreement with UK qualification regulators
The scale is finite – for example, qualification grades operating significantly above A* at A level are considered Level 4 e.g. higher grades of Principal Subjects of Pre-U

10. New Tariff points
The Tariff tables show the new Tariff points, plus the awarding organisations that offer the qualification.
The size and grade bands are also shown. These bands determine the total points.
The full calculation for each qualification is shown in the qualifications list, which is a technical document primarily aimed at higher education providers.
This is a screen shot of what the new Tariff points will look like, so you will have an indication of the size band, grade bands and awarding organisations.
Note that if you wish to see the logic driving the full calculation, there is another document on ucas.com called the Qualification List where this will be detailed.

11. New Tariff points
Here you can see further extracts from BTEC qualifications, again with size bands and grade bands.

12. Provider example
This provider example shows how Bucks New University has developed its own user reference guide to the new Tariff points. It shows common qualifications presented by its typical entry cohort so that staff can quickly work out new Tariff points.
This sort of guide could be used by the provider with its feeder schools and colleges. Some providers have already started to see the new Tariff as an opportunity for supporting their feeder schools and colleges with marketing material that explains how the new Tariff will work and apply to their courses.

13. Provider example BA Hons Business Studies BSc Hons Dietetics
Current Tariff requirement
New Tariff requirement
UCAS Tariff points: 300 points required. (Minimum 200 from two A levels or equivalent, excluding general studies).
UCAS Tariff points: 120 points required. (Minimum 80 from two A levels or equivalent, excluding general studies).
BSc Hons Dietetics
Current Tariff requirement
New Tariff requirement
BBB. Minimum BBB points required. Minimum of BBB from three A levels (excluding general studies and critical thinking) to include chemistry and one other science subject.
No change (non-Tariff)
The next few slides illustrate some possible examples from universities as to how current entry requirements will be translated into new Tariff points.
Please note that these are early indications that providers have kindly provided to UCAS because teachers and advisers are extremely keen to see real examples of new Tariff point offers, so that they can understand the impact of the new Tariff.
Leeds Beckett’s early thoughts are based upon a learner presenting three A levels: The business course was 300 points (3 x B = 3 x 100), now 120 (3 x B = 3 x 40).
They have explained that they will give all entry requirements careful consideration to ensure they have fully thought through the impact of the repositioned AS and any other qualifications that may have changed under the new Tariff, for example small qualifications. This is to ensure their new Tariff entry requirements can accommodate the qualifications their learners typically present.
NB: Whilst the above accurately reflects the 2016 entry requirements in terms of the current and new Tariff, entry requirements for 2017 have yet to be set for any course at our university and thus may change before publication.

14. Provider example Current Entry Requirements
Entry to xxx Text based courses is normally expressed as:
Passes in 3 GCE A Levels (120 [current] UCAS tariff points normally including one single award), two of which are in essay-based humanities subjects such as History, History of Art, English Literature, Philosophy, Government and Politics, Classical Studies. or
A Foundation Course in Art and Design
Passes in 2 GCE A Levels (80 [current] UCAS tariff points normally including one single award), one of which is in an essay-based humanities.
Passes at GCSE level or equivalent in 5 subjects (grade C or above) including 3 passes in academic subjects
For BA Architecture:
Passes at GCSE level in 5 subjects (grade C or above) including English Language, Mathematics and a double award at science, or a separate science such as Physics or Chemistry, and one other subject (Art & Design or Design Technology are recommended).
In addition to the requirement above, applicants must have achieved 320 [current] UCAS tariff points (or equivalent). Typically, this may be achieved by completion of:
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
3 GCE A levels, with one award at A and two at B (ABB); or other equivalent qualifications. (320 [current]UCAS tariff points)
Another provider has provided extracts from their current entry requirements. This provider intends to do a straight forward translation to new Tariff points where current Tariff points are used. They will not add new Tariff points for qualifications that they have always referred to in grades even if they are listed on the new Tariff, for example the Access to HE Diploma. They will continue to ask for “an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject.”

15. Provider example Current Entry Requirements
For BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising:
‘A’ level passes at grade C or above to total at least 220 UCAS tariff points PLUS passes in six GCSE subjects at grade C or above, with a grade B for Maths. OR
Access course in a relevant subject
OR equivalent awards
Preferred subjects include Maths, Economics, Business Studies, Science subjects, IT, Geography, Psychology and Languages.
This course requires a minimum 220 UCAS tariff points.
In this example, LSBU simply states 2016 current Tariff entry requirements and 2017 new Tariff entry requirements: 280 and 112 = 2 x A level grade B plus 1x grade C at A level.

16. Current Tariff requirement New Tariff requirement
Provider example
BSc Hons Physiotherapy
Current Tariff requirement
New Tariff requirement
280 UCAS points, to include two A-levels or equivalent, with minimum grade C in A-level Mathematics or equivalent. General Studies not accepted.
Plus five GCSEs (A*–C), including English Language and Mathematics
For full details and other entry routes, see
112 UCAS points, to include two A-levels or equivalent, with minimum grade C in A-level Mathematics or equivalent. General Studies not accepted.
Plus five GCSEs (A*–C, or comparable numeric score under newly reformed GCSE grading), including English Language and Mathematics
For full details and other entry routes, see
In this example, you can see that Kingston University has completed a straightforward translation of current A level grades and points into new Tariff points, 280 and 112 = 2 x A level grade B and 1x grade C at A level.
NB: Whilst the above accurately reflects the 2016 entry requirements in terms of the current and new Tariff, entry requirements for 2017 have yet to be set for any course in our university and thus may change before publication.

17. Provider example
BA Hons Accounting and Finance
Current Tariff requirement
New Tariff requirement – including an AS alternative
300 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications or one AVCE double award. We accept general studies. Key Skills qualifications are not included.
112 UCAS Points, including at least 64 points from two A Levels or equivalent BTEC National Qualifications. We accept AS levels and general studies. Or
96 UCAS Points from three A Levels or equivalent BTEC National Qualifications. We accept general studies.
Again, Sheffield Hallam University has simply translated the current headline entry requirement into the new Tariff, although they have taken the opportunity to standardise some of the wording as part of this process and remove reference to some qualifications we are now less relevant e.g. key skills. However, for courses which allow points from AS levels to count toward this offer they have also introduced an alternative entry requirement which asks applicants to achieve a slightly lower number of points from A levels or BTEC Nationals alone. This follows feedback from some of their partner schools and colleges that where applicants are no longer able to study AS levels they may feel that the headline entry requirements were unattainable.
NB: Whilst the above accurately reflects the 2016 entry requirements in terms of the current and new Tariff, entry requirements for 2017 have yet to be set for any course in our university and thus may change before publication.

18. Provider example BSc Hons Sports Science
Current Tariff requirement
New Tariff requirement- including AS alternative
320 points with at least 200 from two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications, one of which must be in physical education, sport studies or a science subject such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or psychology. AS levels may count towards these points but Key Skills may not. We do not accept general studies A level.
128 UCAS points with at least 80 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications, one of which must be in Physical Education, Sport Studies or a Science subject (such as Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.) We accept AS levels. We do not accept General Studies. Or
112 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications one of which must be in Physical Education, Sport Studies or a Science subject (such as Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.) We do not accept General Studies.
Again, Sheffield Hallam University has simply translated the current headline entry requirement into the new Tariff, although they have taken the opportunity to standardise some of the wording as part of this process and remove reference to some qualifications we are now less relevant e.g. key skills. However, for courses which allow points from AS levels to count toward this offer they have also introduced an alternative entry requirement which asks applicants to achieve a slightly lower number of points from A levels or BTEC Nationals alone. This follows feedback from some of their partner schools and colleges that where applicants are no longer able to study AS levels they may feel that the headline entry requirements were unattainable.
NB: Whilst the above accurately reflects the 2016 entry requirements in terms of the current and new Tariff, entry requirements for 2017 have yet to be set for any course in our university and thus may change before publication.

19. Nottingham Trent University
2017 UCAS Tariff
Nottingham Trent University
In this example, you can see that Nottingham Trent University has set out very comprehensively its entry requirements in grades and new Tariff points and explained its approach. They also cover the repositioned AS and the EPQ.

20. Our approach for 2017
In this example, you can see that Nottingham Trent University has set out very comprehensively its entry requirements in grades and new Tariff points and explained its approach. They also cover the repositioned AS and the EPQ.

21. Examples of course files
In this example, you can see that Nottingham Trent University has set out very comprehensively its entry requirements in grades and new Tariff points and explained its approach. They also cover the repositioned AS and the EPQ.

22. Key facts about our approach
Whilst a typical offer is listed in our prospectus from three A-level or BTEC grades (e.g. BBC or DMM) we would accept other combinations of grades which equate to the same number of points e.g. ABD, ACC etc.
Where a compulsory subject is listed the student would be expected to meet the actual grade stated. However, we will accept non A-level equivalent qualifications in lieu of the compulsory subject but we will assess applications on a case by case basis for subject compatibility.
We welcome applications from students taking a mixed profile of qualifications (e.g. 2 A-level and 1 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, 2 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and 1 Welsh Baccalaureate) and would ask for the equivalent overall points score E.g. for BBC this would be 112 points.
We count the grades / points from 3 A-level equivalent qualifications but welcome applicants taking AS and Extended Project qualifications and may look at these for borderline applicants at confirmation.
Here are some key facts about the Nottingham Trent approach.

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Provider example
New Tariff points – HEP example of possible IB new Tariff points – they do not intend to show the different IB components
International Baccalaureate Points
UCAS Tariff Points (New) 30
168 29
160 28
152 27
144 26
128 25
112 24 96
Here is a provider example of possible IB new Tariff points – they do not intend to show the different IB components on their website or in their course entry requirements. Instead, they have produced this ‘ready reckoner’ for staff to help translate overall IB points into new Tariff points. There are over 9,000 possible grade combinations and different total new Tariff points possibilities for the IB, this provider has worked out the minimum number of Tariff points for common IB points, i.e. 24 which is a pass for the IB Diploma.

24. Not in the top 20: 24 IB points
New Tariff points – examples of grade combinations – IB’s 20 most popular grade profiles and 24 points (pass)
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Common IB profiles
IB points
New Tariff points
HL 777 SL 777 EE A TK A 45
276
HL 677 SL 677 EE B TK B 42
260
HL 667 SL 667 EE B TK B 40
248
HL 666 SL 666 EE B TK B 38
236
HL 566 SL 566 EE B TK B 36
212
HL 566 SL 566 EE C TK B
210
HL 566 SL 566 EE B TK C
HL 566 SL 566 EE C TK C 35
208
HL 566 SL 556 EE B TK B
204
HL 566 SL 556 EE C TK B
202
HL 566 SL 556 EE C TK C 34
200
HL 556 SL 566 EE C TK B
194
HL 556 SL 566 EE C TK C
192
HL 556 SL 556 EE C TK B
186
HL 556 SL 556 EE B TK C
HL 556 SL 556 EE C TK C 33
184
HL 556 SL 456 EE C TK C 32
180
HL 456 SL 455 EE C TK C 30
164
HL 555 SL 555 EE C TK C 31
160
HL 455 SL 455 EE C TK C 29
148
HL 455 SL 445 EE C TK C 28
144
HL 445 SL 345 EE C TK C 26
130
HL 444 SL 444 EE C TK C 25
124
Not in the top 20: 24 IB points
HL 444 SL 443 EE C TK C (one example) 24
118
This slide illustrates the IB’s 20 most popular grade profiles, corresponding IB points and new Tariff points.

25. The new Tariff process QAG = Qualifications Advisory Group
The Tariff process covers the addition of qualifications to the new Tariff and managing change to existing qualifications on the Tariff list. There is also a feedback loop for universities and colleges to comment.
The Tariff process is designed to facilitate the addition of new qualifications in a streamlined way. To this end, qualifications will be categorised into fast-track and standard qualifications.
Fast-track - qualifications governed by specific qualification criteria or requirements such as Applied General and Tech Level criteria, notified to UCAS by qualification regulators and government bodies
Standard - qualifications proposed by universities or schools and colleges that do not fall under the fast-track process.
In terms of standard qualifications, it is proposed that the new process commits to a minimum of 30 per year to manage external expectations. More than 30 can be added subject to resourcing and complexity. If UCAS receives requests to add more than 30 standard qualifications, prioritisation will be based on the extent to which qualifications support widening participation (WP), and/or their specialist focus, and/or HEP ranking. The 30 standard qualifications (minimum) would be in addition to an unlimited number of fast-track qualifications.
QAG = Qualifications Advisory Group

26. Time to bust some myths…
More universities and colleges will use the Tariff. Not the case – only one third of courses in our search tool refer to the Tariff, and some universities intend to move to qualification and grade-based entry requirements.
There aren’t enough international qualifications on the Tariff.
One of the key design principles of the new Tariff is to ensure more international and vocational qualifications can be added.
The numbers are hard to recognise and use. The new Tariff calculator will help serve as a quick look-up guide to points.
All of UCAS’ 10,000 registered centres were invited to participate in out annual Adviser survey We asked a question about how confident Advisers felt in advising their applicants about the new UCAS Tariff and offered you the opportunity to ask questions. We thought we’d take this chance to respond to some of the most comment ‘myths’ relating to the new Tariff and hopefully provide some reassurance in these areas.
(Source: UCAS adviser survey 2015)

27. … and some more myths
The new reformed AS will be treated as 40% by universities and colleges and the unreformed AS will be treated as 50%. No this is not the case. There is one switchover point for all AS qualifications. Qualification regulators have stated for some time that the AS is not the same standard as A level. Some universities including Tariff using HEPs have never accepted the AS.
All HEPs will change their minimum entry requirements for 2017 because of the new Tariff.
Only a third of courses on course search use the current Tariff. We are not expecting HEPs to move to the new Tariff. Those that use the current Tariff and are moving to the new Tariff are unlikely to change their minimum entry requirements. Some might, but this will not be due solely to the new Tariff.
All of UCAS’ 10,000 registered centres were invited to participate in out annual Adviser survey We asked a question about how confident Advisers felt in advising their applicants about the new UCAS Tariff and offered you the opportunity to ask questions. We thought we’d take this chance to respond to some of the most comment ‘myths’ relating to the new Tariff and hopefully provide some reassurance in these areas.
(Source: UCAS adviser survey 2015)

28. Resources
Resources currently available to support the transition, referred to in this presentation, are available on our website at
We have produced a suite of resources specifically aimed at supporting teachers and advisers through this transition period.
The toolkit is a ready-made presentation that you can use to raise awareness within your schools and colleges.
Quick fact sheet – provides a summary of the key changes
We also publish FAQs responding to some of the key questions – this is something we would be happy to expand upon so do let me know if you think of an additional FAQ that would be of help.
The new Tariff Tables and more technical Qualifications List explain all of the tariffed qualifications.
Most recently, we have produced a video aimed at students and a calculator. We did give the latter some serious thought, as we certainly did not want to give learners the impression that they would be ‘entitled’ to a place based upon their result. However, in acceptance of the inevitability of other organisations developing potentially less accurate tools, this was thought to be the better option. A clear caveat is that learners should always contact the provider and that not all universities use the Tariff.

29. New Tariff video
UCAS has produced a video for learners to explain the new Tariff. It is available on ucas.com.
Please encourage your learners to view this video, which explains the key changes.

30. WE’VE REPOSITIONED THE
KEEP
CALM
WE’VE REPOSITIONED THE
TARIFF
Whilst a lot has changed, the Tariff in itself is simply a simple, qualification metric, which has no affect on university and college entry requirements.
Although the Tariff numbers from 2017 will look and feel very different, the qualification requirements which they represent will not change.
Notwithstanding this, we are acutely aware that this change does have the potential to worry learners, who will have sight of very different numbers. So, with this in mind, we are really keen to reach out to teachers and advisers to ensure that we are supporting you in supporting them in understanding this change.

31. How ready are you?
1. Having seen some examples of new Tariff entry requirements, do they present any challenges for your school/college?
2. How does the new Tariff affect what you do currently? In terms of liaison with staff, learners, parents and admissions colleagues.
3. What additional support do you need from UCAS? Are you getting updates from UCAS correspondents bulletins? Do you look at the new Tariff website page on UCAS.com? Would you like to attend a specific training event on the new Tariff? Do you get updates from other organisations on the new Tariff such as ASCL, AoC, SFCA?
These are example questions that you can use to assess how ready you are for the new Tariff.

32. Readiness assessment How ready are you for the new Tariff?
Red – Very confused, definitely not ready.
Amber – A bit concerned about getting to grips with the new numbers and the resources eg the new Tariff calculator
Green – Feel comfortable with the new Tariff numbers and how the new Tariff will or will not affect my students. Able to communicate what it means to colleagues, learners and parents.
Use this RAG scale to assess your readiness for the switchover.

33. Example grade combinations
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Example grade combinations
A level grade
Old Tariff
New Tariff
A*A*A*
420
168
A*A*A
400
160
A*AA
380
152
AAA
360
144
AAB
340
136
ABB
320
128
BBB
300
120
BBC
280
112
BCC
260
104
CCC
240 96
CCD
220 88
CDD
200 80
DDD
180 72
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

34. Example grade combinations
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Example grade combinations
BTEC Extended Diploma
Grade
Old Tariff
New Tariff
D*D*D*
420
168
D*D*D
400
160
D*DD
380
152
DDD
360
144
DDM
320
128
DMM
280
112
MMM
240 96
MMP
200 80
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

35. International Baccalaureate – Higher Level (HL)
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Example grade combinations
International Baccalaureate – Higher Level (HL)
Grade (HL)
Old Tariff
New Tariff
777
390
168
776
370
160
766
350
152
666
330
144
665
300
128
655
270
112
555
240 96
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

36. International Baccalaureate – Diploma
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Example grade combinations
International Baccalaureate – Diploma
Grade (Diploma)
Old Tariff
New Tariff
45 (max)
720
HL = 7,7,7 (168)
SL = 7,7,7 (84)
EE = A (12)
ToK = A (12)
276 38
567
HL = 7,6,5 (136)
SL = 7,6,5 (68)
EE = B (10)
ToK =B (10)
224 25
260
HL = 4,4,4 (72)
SL = 4,4,4 (36)
EE = C (8)
ToK = C (8)
124
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

37. Scottish Advanced Highers
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Example grade combinations
Scottish Advanced Highers
Grade
Old Tariff
New Tariff
AAA
390
168
AAB
370
160
ABB
350
152
BBB
330
144
BBC
310
136
BCC
290
128
CCC
270
120
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

38. Example grade combinations
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Example grade combinations
Scottish Highers
Grade
Old Tariff
New Tariff
AAAAA
400
165
AAAAB
385
159
AAABB
370
153
AABBB
355
147
ABBBB
340
141
BBBBB
325
135
BBBBC
310
129
BBBCC
295
123
BBCCC
280
117
BCCCC
265
111
CCCCC
250
105
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

39. Cambridge Pre-U (three principal subjects)
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Example grade combinations
Cambridge Pre-U (three principal subjects)
Grade
Old Tariff
New Tariff
D1 D1 D1
N/A
168
D1 D1 D2
D1 D2 D2
D2 D2 D2
435
D2 D2 D3
420
164
D2 D3 D3
405
160
D3 D3 D3
390
156
D3 D3 M1
375
148
D3 M1 M1
360
140
M1 M1 M1
345
132
M1 M1 M2
331
128
M1 M2 M2
317
124
M2 M2 M2
303
120
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

40. Example grade combinations
Access to HE Diploma (45 credits)
Grade credit profile: number of credits at each grade
New Tariff points
Distinction
Merit
Pass 45
144 39 3
134 36 6
131
128 33 9
122 30
118 27
115 12
112 18
106 21 15
102
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.

41. Example grade combinations
Access to HE Diploma (45 credits) continued
Grade credit profile: number of credits at each grade
New Tariff points
Distinction
Merit
Pass 21 6 18 99 9 96 93 36 86 15 3 27 83 24 80 12 30 77 33 74 70 67
These tables provide examples of total new Tariff points for certain grade combinations for a small range of qualifications. All new Tariff points can be found in the new Tariff Qualifications List.