UCAS points

Im currently in yr12 and was wondering what is considered good ucas points or what the average ucas points are. As I'm currently unsure.

Reply 1

totallyfine

That really depends on what course you are applying for.

Reply 2

mesub

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post

by Lewis McCabe

Im currently in yr12 and was wondering what is considered good ucas points or what the average ucas points are. As I'm currently unsure.

Well most universities use grades as entry requirements.
'Good' is subjective.

Reply 3

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post

by Lewis McCabe

Im currently in yr12 and was wondering what is considered good ucas points or what the average ucas points are. As I'm currently unsure.

For A-levels, they are calculated as follows:

A* 56
A 48
B 40
C 32
D 24
E 16

So three Bs is the equivalent of 120 UCAS points, three As is 144 points. Competitive courses usually publish their requirements in terms of grades. If a uni publishes its requirements in terms of UCAS points, there is often more flexibility in where those points come from. For example, a requirement of 120 points could mean that you are accepted with BBB or ABC.

What are you hoping to study?