104 points: the route comparison
These are tariff comparisons under the named qualification tables. A row marked no exact band does not mean there is no route to university; it means that award has no overall-grade value at this exact number.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Qualification route | Result | Tariff comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Three GCE A levels | BCC | 104 |
| BTEC National Diploma | D*D | 104 |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | No exact overall-grade band | 96 below; 112 above |
| Full T Level | No exact overall-grade band | 96 below; 120 above |
All exact three-A-level combinations for 104
These combinations use three passing GCE A-level grades, without AS or EPQ additions. The order is irrelevant to the total, but subject placement matters when the offer names a subject. This is an arithmetic enumeration rather than a list of university offers.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Grades | Point calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| A* / C / E | 56 + 32 + 16 | 104 |
| A* / D / D | 56 + 24 + 24 | 104 |
| A / B / E | 48 + 40 + 16 | 104 |
| A / C / D | 48 + 32 + 24 | 104 |
| B / B / D | 40 + 40 + 24 | 104 |
| B / C / C | 40 + 32 + 32 | 104 |
The BTEC distinction that changes the answer
A National Diploma at D*D is exactly 104 points. A National Extended Diploma does not have an overall-grade band at exactly 104. These statements can both be true because the awards have different sizes and grading scales.
A course might also specify a particular BTEC size or subject, so the smaller Diploma is not automatically an acceptable substitute for a larger award. Keep the full title in your worksheet rather than writing only BTEC.
Mixed qualification examples reaching 104
The examples below calculate totals only. They do not confirm that a course accepts the mix, that the qualifications have no overlapping content, or that a named subject requirement is satisfied. In a mixed route, check the qualification titles and contribution rules before treating the total as usable.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Combination | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| CCC + EPQ E | 96 + 8 | 104 |
| CCD + EPQ C | 88 + 16 | 104 |
| A level A* + BTEC National Diploma MP | 56 + 48 | 104 |
Turn the number into an offer checklist
Write the actual offer next to your predicted or achieved record. Give each separate condition its own line so that a high total cannot conceal a missing requirement. If a condition excludes a qualification, calculate a second total with that qualification removed.
A short question for the admissions team
I am considering your course and expect approximately 104 tariff points from the following exact qualifications and grades: [list]. Your course page states [copy condition]. Does this combination meet the accepted qualification route, and are there required subjects or units I should check?
Replace the bracketed fields with your actual record and course. Do not send this as a claim that a calculator has confirmed admission.
Check your progress
0 of 5 complete · kept only while this page is open
If your result is below the stated condition
Check whether the course provides an alternative qualification route or a contextual offer that actually applies to you. A lower offer is not automatic. If results have already been issued, read the status in your UCAS account and contact the provider about the outcome; a calculator cannot change that decision.
Use nearby grade totals to understand the arithmetic, not to predict which university will accept a shortfall. Only the provider can confirm an exception, and requirements can differ between courses at the same university.