112 UCAS Points in Grades (A-Level, BTEC & IB Equivalents)
Quick answer
112 UCAS points is BBC at A-level. It is also DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma, or 112 points from any mix of Level 3 qualifications on the UCAS Tariff. It is the single most common UK undergraduate entry requirement.
Ways to reach 112 UCAS points
| Qualification combination | UCAS Tariff points |
|---|---|
| A-level BBC | 40 + 40 + 32 = 112 |
| A-level ABD | 48 + 40 + 24 = 112 |
| A-level ACC | 48 + 32 + 32 = 112 |
| BTEC Extended Diploma DMM | 112 |
| BTEC Diploma DM + A-level C | 80 + 32 = 112 |
| Scottish Higher A, A, B, B, C | 33 + 33 + 27 + 27 + 21 = 141 (above) |
| IB HL 6, 5, 5 (approx.) | 48 + 32 + 32 = 112 |
| Irish Leaving Cert H2, H3, H4 | 48 + 40 + 32 = 120 (above) |
112 UCAS points is the most widely published entry requirement in UK higher education. Almost every post-1992 university, and a good share of Russell Group courses in Business, Nursing and Education, list 112 points as their standard offer.
It is deliberately reachable: BBC at A-level, DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a mix of the two. Because it is a tariff total rather than a grade profile, universities that advertise 112 points are usually flexible about how you get there.
If you finish below 112, foundation year entry typically opens at 48 to 64 points, and January intakes routinely accept 96 points for courses that advertise 112 in September.
Frequently asked questions
What grades are 112 UCAS points?
BBC at A-level, DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma, or DM in a BTEC Diploma alongside a grade C A-level all give 112 UCAS Tariff points.
Is 112 UCAS points enough for university?
Yes. 112 points meets the standard offer for the majority of UK undergraduate degrees, including most Business, Computing, Nursing and Education courses.
How many A-levels do I need for 112 UCAS points?
Three A-levels at BBC. Two A-levels alone reach a maximum of 112 only at A*A*, so most applicants take three Level 3 qualifications.
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