BTEC UCAS Points
Updated
A BTEC National is worth between 16 and 168 UCAS Tariff points, depending on its size and grades. A single Distinction is worth 48 points in an Extended Certificate and 72 in a Foundation Diploma. An Extended Diploma at DDM is worth 128, the same as A levels ABB.
Your total
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Breakdown
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BTEC UCAS points table
BTEC National Extended Certificate
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D* | 56 |
| D | 48 |
| M | 32 |
| P | 16 |
BTEC National Foundation Diploma
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D* | 84 |
| D | 72 |
| M | 48 |
| P | 24 |
BTEC National Diploma
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D*D* | 112 |
| D*D | 104 |
| DD | 96 |
| DM | 80 |
| MM | 64 |
| MP | 48 |
| PP | 32 |
BTEC National Extended Diploma
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D*D*D* | 168 |
| D*D*D | 160 |
| D*DD | 152 |
| DDD | 144 |
| DDM | 128 |
| DMM | 112 |
| MMM | 96 |
| MMP | 80 |
| MPP | 64 |
| PPP | 48 |
How many UCAS points is a Distinction, Merit or Pass?
A Distinction is worth 48 UCAS points in an Extended Certificate and 72 in a Foundation Diploma. A Merit is worth 32 UCAS points in an Extended Certificate and 48 in a Foundation Diploma. A Pass is worth 16 UCAS points in an Extended Certificate and 24 in a Foundation Diploma.
| Grade | Extended Certificate | Foundation Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| D* | 56 | 84 |
| D | 48 | 72 |
| M | 32 | 48 |
| P | 16 | 24 |
The Diploma and Extended Diploma have two or three grades, so see their full tables above: Diploma, Extended Diploma.
BTEC sizes compared with A levels
| BTEC | Same size as | Number of grades | Highest points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Certificate | 1 A level | 1 | 56 |
| Foundation Diploma | 1.5 A levels | 1 | 84 |
| Diploma | 2 A levels | 2 | 112 |
| Extended Diploma | 3 A levels | 3 | 168 |
BTEC Extended Diploma grades in A level terms
BTEC UCAS points FAQs
How many UCAS points is a Distinction?
A Distinction is worth 48 UCAS points in a BTEC National Extended Certificate and 72 in a Foundation Diploma. In bigger BTECs each grade adds up, so DDD in an Extended Diploma is 144 points.
How many UCAS points is a Merit?
A Merit is worth 32 UCAS points in a BTEC National Extended Certificate and 48 in a Foundation Diploma. In bigger BTECs each grade adds up, so MMM in an Extended Diploma is 96 points.
How many UCAS points is a Distinction star?
A Distinction star (D*) is worth 56 UCAS points in a BTEC National Extended Certificate and 84 in a Foundation Diploma. In bigger BTECs each grade adds up, so D*D*D* in an Extended Diploma is 168 points.
How many UCAS points is a BTEC Level 3?
BTEC Nationals are Level 3 qualifications and carry from 16 to 168 UCAS points, depending on size and grade. The Extended Diploma, the same size as three A levels, carries the most.
Is a BTEC worth the same as A levels?
Yes, in UCAS points. A BTEC is given points by its size and grades on the same Tariff as A levels, so DDM in an Extended Diploma and ABB at A level are both 128 points. Some courses still ask for particular A levels, so check the entry requirements.
Have BTEC UCAS points changed for 2027?
No. BTEC National points in the UCAS Tariff tables for the 2027 cycle are the same as for 2026.
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