BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
BTEC exam results day 2027 is on 12 August, although you may get these results earlier. Here's how many UCAS points each BTEC grade is worth. Note: your UCAS points depend on the exact qualification you are taking.
| BTEC Grade | UCAS Points |
|---|
| D* (Distinction*) |
56 |
| D (Distinction) |
48 |
| M (Merit) |
32 |
| P (Pass) |
16 |
International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate (IB) results day 2027 is on Tuesday 6 July. Scores come from a mix of subjects and core components, and add up to a possible maximum of 45 points.
The IB diploma does not transfer to UCAS points. To achieve the IB diploma, you have to pass each component and achieve a total IB score of 24 or more. Our typical requirements for students taking the IB diploma are listed on our course pages. However, there may be some flexibility if you achieved slightly below these requirements.
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers are awarded by Qualifications Scotland, which replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in 2026. Results day in 2027 is 10 August. Here's how many UCAS points these grades could be worth.
| Advanced Higher Grade | UCAS Points | Higher Grade | UCAS Points |
|---|
| A |
56 |
A |
33 |
| B |
48 |
B |
27 |
| C |
40 |
C |
21 |
| D |
32 |
D |
15 |
GCSEs
GCSE exam results day in 2027 is 20 August. Your GCSE results don't translate to UCAS points, however some of our courses do have mandatory GCSE requirements.