Grade equivalents: 240 UCAS points

Here are some examples of how you can achieve 240 UCAS points as accepted by the University of Bolton. There are obviously many other possible combinations - this is just a general guide. If specific subjects are required for your course these must be included in your tariff points calculation.

Not all qualifications are included in the UCAS tariff|. If your qualification is not listed below, or you still have questions after reading this page, please contact us| for advice. 

Here at Bolton we do accept points from subjects like General Studies and Critical Thinking at A-level/AS-level. We will also count up to 40 points from Key Skills at Level 3/4, the Free-standing Mathematics qualifications or Higher Sports Leader Awards (or other similar qualifications). You can also combine points from different qualifications so long as they are not in the same subject.

A-level/AVCE

• Two A2-levels at grades AA / A*B
• Three A2-levels at grades CCC / BCD / BBE, etc.
• Two A2-levels plus two AS-levels at grades CCcc / CDac, etc.
• One AVCE Double Award at grades AA
• One AVCE Double Award at grades BB plus passes in two Key Skills at Level 3

BTEC Nationals (excluding Early Years) (NQF)

• One BTEC National Diploma at grades MMM
• One BTEC National Certificate at grades DD
• One BTEC National Certificate at grades DM plus passes in two Key Skills at Level 3

BTEC Nationals (QCF)

• One BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) at grades MMM
• One BTEC Diploma (Level 3) at grades DD
• One BTEC Diploma (Level 3) at grades DM plus passes in two Key Skills at Level 3
• One BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) at grade D plus one A2-level at grade A 

Advanced Diplomas, Progression Diplomas and Principle Learning elements

• One Progression Diploma at grade B (worth 250 points)
• One Advanced Diploma including the Progression Diploma at grade D plus one A2-level at grade B (worth 250 points), etc.
• One Principle Learning element at grade C plus one A2-level at grade A, etc.

Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)

• One Diploma in Foundation Studies at Distinction grade (worth 285 points)
• One Diploma in Foundation Studies at Merit grade plus a pass in one Key Skill at Level 3 (worth 245 points)

Welsh Baccalaureate

• One Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (with at least 240 points)
• One Welsh Baccalaureate Core pass (at Level 3) plus two A2-levels at grades DD, etc.
• The options elements will still be counted if an applicant does not achieve the full Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma. 

Scottish Highers

• Two Advanced Highers at grades AB
• One Advanced Higher at grade A plus two Highers at grades BC (worth 245 points), etc.
• Four Highers at grades BBBC (worth 245 points), etc. 

Irish Leaving Certificates

• Four Higher Certificates at grades B1, B2, B3, C1 (worth 245 points), etc.

International Baccalaureate

• One IB Diploma with 24 IB points (worth 260 points)
• Three IB Higher Levels at grades 5,4,4 plus two IB Standard Levels at grades 5,4 (worth 250 points), etc.

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