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UCAS tariff

A points system that converts post-16 qualifications and grades into UCAS points so different qualifications can be compared for university entry, for example an A* at A level is 56 points.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Higher education

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UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) All four UK nations (details may differ)
The organisation that runs the central application system for undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
A level grading England Wales Northern Ireland
A levels are graded A*, A, B, C, D and E, with U for unclassified.

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