Scottish Highers UCAS Points Calculator

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Scottish Highers UCAS Points Calculator

Many UK universities state entry requirements as UCAS Tariff points. Scottish qualifications have their own Tariff values, so a Higher is worth less than an A level and an Advanced Higher the same as an A level. Enter each Higher and Advanced Higher with its grade to get your Tariff total.

Tariff values: Higher A = 33, B = 27, C = 21, D = 15. Advanced Higher A = 56, B = 48, C = 40, D = 32. National 5 has no Tariff points. For comparison, an A level A* is 56 and an A is 48, so an Advanced Higher A matches an A level A*. Universities in Scotland usually make offers in grades (for example AAAB at Higher, or AAB at Higher plus an Advanced Higher), while some English and Welsh universities use points, so check how your course states its offer.

Default example: five Highers (AABBC) and one Advanced Higher at B: 33 + 33 + 27 + 27 + 21 + 48 = 189 points. If you also have A levels, the IB or BTECs, use the A level UCAS calculator for those parts and add the totals together.

UCAS Tariff points for Scottish qualifications

Frequently asked questions

How many UCAS points is an A at Higher?

33 points. A B is 27, a C is 21 and a D is 15.

How many UCAS points is an Advanced Higher A?

56 points, the same as an A* at A level. A B is 48, a C is 40 and a D is 32.

Do National 5s give UCAS points?

No. National 5 qualifications carry no UCAS Tariff points, although universities may ask for specific National 5 subjects and grades.

Can I count the same subject at Higher and Advanced Higher?

UCAS lists both, but many universities only count the higher level in the same subject when they total points. Check the course’s admissions page.

Last reviewed: October 9, 2026. Calculations run in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.

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