EPQ UCAS Points
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The EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is worth up to 28 UCAS points: A* is 28, A is 24, B is 20, C is 16, D is 12 and E is 8. That is half the points of an A level at the same grade.
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EPQ UCAS points table
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A* | 28 |
| A | 24 |
| B | 20 |
| C | 16 |
| D | 12 |
| E | 8 |
EPQ compared with an A level
| Grade | EPQ points | A level points |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 28 | 56 |
| A | 24 | 48 |
| B | 20 | 40 |
| C | 16 | 32 |
| D | 12 | 24 |
| E | 8 | 16 |
A levels plus an EPQ: example totals
Is the EPQ worth doing for UCAS points?
An EPQ adds up to 28 points to your total. Some universities also make a lower or alternative offer to students who take the EPQ, so check the entry requirements on each course page.
EPQ UCAS points FAQs
How many UCAS points is an EPQ?
An EPQ is worth from 8 points for an E up to 28 points for an A*.
Is the EPQ worth half an A level?
Yes, in UCAS points. Each EPQ grade is worth half the points of the same A level grade, so an A in the EPQ is 24 points and an A at A level is 48.
How many UCAS points is an A* in the EPQ?
An A* in the EPQ is worth 28 UCAS Tariff points.
Have EPQ UCAS points changed for 2027?
No. EPQ points in the UCAS Tariff tables for the 2027 cycle are the same as for 2026.
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