T Levels

Intensive industry placement and technical study.

Are T Levels better than A Levels?

Due to being very different qualifications intended for different things, there is no true answer as to whether T Levels are better than A Levels. It depends on your personal strengths, preferences and opinions as to which you prefer, and which is better for you to study. However, there are benefits and downsides to each qualification.

How many UCAS points are T Levels and A Levels worth?

Universities in the UK accept T Levels and A Levels as generally equivalent, with a T Level being worth usually 3 A Levels. This is why you only take one T Level at a time. The grades are explained in this table, but essentially for each level of grades there is a general point value, which is equivalent to a T Level grade, or an A Level grade.

UCAS points T Level grade A Level grades
168 Distinction* (A* core, distinction in occupation specialism) A*A*A*
144 Distinction AAA
120 Merit BBB
96 Pass (C or above core) CCC
72 Pass (D or E core) DDD

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