128 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.
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| Qualification route | Result | Tariff comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Three GCE A levels | ABB | 128 |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DDM | 128 |
| BTEC National Diploma | No exact overall-grade band | Maximum listed band 112 |
| Full T Level | No exact overall-grade band | 120 below; 144 above |
All exact three-A-level combinations for 128
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.
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| Grades | Point calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| A* / A* / E | 56 + 56 + 16 | 128 |
| A* / A / D | 56 + 48 + 24 | 128 |
| A* / B / C | 56 + 40 + 32 | 128 |
| A / A / C | 48 + 48 + 32 | 128 |
| A / B / B | 48 + 40 + 40 | 128 |
Do not round a T Level Merit up to 128
A full T Level Merit is 120, while Distinction is 144. There is no full-award grade at 128. A course asking for a tariff minimum may describe a particular T Level route separately; read that route rather than inventing an intermediate grade.
For mixed programmes, decide whether every included qualification is accepted before adding the total. Points above the headline minimum can still leave a named subject or qualification-size condition unmet.
Mixed qualification examples reaching 128
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.
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| Combination | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| BBB + EPQ E | 120 + 8 | 128 |
| BCC + EPQ A | 104 + 24 | 128 |
| BBC + EPQ C | 112 + 16 | 128 |
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 128 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?
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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.