What Is 112 UCAS Points in Grades?
112 UCAS points equals BBC at A-level (40 + 40 + 32) or DMM in a BTEC National Extended Diploma, on the 2026 UCAS Tariff. Five other A-level combinations also make 112: A*BE, A*CD, AAE, ABD, ACC.
Values from the UCAS 2026 Tariff tables · Updated 2026-11-07 · Free, no sign-up
What grades make 112 UCAS points?
Three A-levels make exactly 112 UCAS points in six ways, from BBC to A*BE:
| A-level grades | Points per grade | Total |
|---|---|---|
| A*BE | A* (56) + B (40) + E (16) | 112 |
| A*CD | A* (56) + C (32) + D (24) | 112 |
| AAE | A (48) + A (48) + E (16) | 112 |
| ABD | A (48) + B (40) + D (24) | 112 |
| ACC | A (48) + C (32) + C (32) | 112 |
| BBC | B (40) + B (40) + C (32) | 112 |
BBC is the most even route: no grade sits below C, which matters when an offer also asks for a minimum grade in each subject.
112 UCAS points in BTEC and T Level grades
A BTEC National Extended Diploma graded DMM is worth exactly 112 points, the same as BBC. No single T Level grade equals 112: a full T Level at Merit gives 120 and a Pass at A* to C gives 96.
Is it hard to get 112 UCAS points?
112 UCAS points needs an average of about 37 points per A-level, between a B (40) and a C (32).
In practice that is two Bs and a C, or one strong grade balancing a weaker one, such as ABD. A student predicted mostly Cs needs one grade to rise to a B, or an EPQ, to reach it.
How an EPQ helps you reach 112 UCAS points
An Extended Project (EPQ) adds 8 to 28 points, so it lowers the A-level grades you need for 112:
| EPQ grade | Still needed from three A-levels | A-level grades that give it |
|---|---|---|
| EPQ A* (28 points) | 84 points | no exact three-grade match; aim for 88 or more |
| EPQ A (24 points) | 88 points | A*EE, ADE, BCE |
| EPQ B (20 points) | 92 points | no exact three-grade match; aim for 96 or more |
| EPQ C (16 points) | 96 points | A*DE, ACE, ADD |
| EPQ D (12 points) | 100 points | no exact three-grade match; aim for 104 or more |
| EPQ E (8 points) | 104 points | A*CE, A*DD, ABE |
Not every course counts an EPQ toward its offer; some universities use it to lower an offer by one grade instead.
What is D*D*D* equivalent to in A-levels?
D*D*D* in a BTEC National Extended Diploma is worth 168 UCAS points, the same as A*A*A* at A-level.
For 112 points, the BTEC equivalent of BBC is DMM; DDM gives 128 and MMM gives 96.
Real courses that ask for 112 UCAS points
These undergraduate courses list 112 UCAS points in their entry requirements, as published on each course page (read 8 November 2026):
| Course | University | Offer as published |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 112 UCAS points; A-level BBC; BTEC DMM |
| Business Management BA (Hons), 2-year accelerated | De Montfort University London | 112 UCAS points; BTEC DMM |
| Financial Management BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 96 to 112 points; at 112: A-level BBC or BTEC DMM |
| Biochemistry BSc / MSci (Hons) | University of Hull | 96 to 112 points; at 112: A-level BBC or BTEC DMM |
| Computer Science for Games Programming BSc / MEng | University of Hull | 96 to 112 points; at 112: A-level BBC or BTEC DMM |
| Business BA (Hons) | University of Northampton London | BCC at A-level or DMM at BTEC / 112 UCAS points (as listed; BCC is 104 on the Tariff) |
Offers change each year and can differ by course option, so confirm the current entry requirements on the course page before you apply.
How do universities use UCAS points?
Some universities, colleges and conservatoires state their entry requirements in UCAS Tariff points, and others state them in grades, according to UCAS.
A course asking for "112 UCAS points" accepts any route that reaches the total, while a course asking for "BBC" wants those grades. UCAS also notes that a qualification having Tariff points does not mean every course accepts it, so check the course page.
Frequently asked questions
What grades are 112 UCAS points?
112 UCAS points equals BBC at A-level, or A*BE, A*CD, AAE, ABD, ACC, or DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma.
Is 112 UCAS points good?
112 is a middle total of the 48 to 168 range that three A-levels can give; this rating is this site's own description, not a UCAS category.
How many UCAS points is an A*?
An A* at A-level is worth 56 UCAS points; an A is 48, a B 40 and a C 32.
How many UCAS points is an EPQ?
An EPQ is worth 28 points at A*, 24 at A, 20 at B, 16 at C, 12 at D and 8 at E.
Your next step
Enter your own grades in the UCAS points calculator to check your exact total.
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Sources
- UCAS 2026 Tariff tables (UCAS, read 2026-11-07)
- UCAS: Tariff points, what they are and how they work
Grade combinations, same-total routes and bands are calculated by this site from the UCAS values.