What is 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include grade D in at least one subject Please explain with two possible combinations in both GCSe and iGCSE

UCAS points are a way of measuring the academic achievement of students applying to universities in the UK. The points are awarded based on the grades achieved in various qualifications, including GCE A Levels and GCSE/iGCSE.

To calculate UCAS points for GCE A Levels, you can refer to the UCAS Tariff Points table provided by UCAS. According to the table, a grade D in an A Level subject is worth 32 UCAS points.

Now, let's consider two possible combinations of GCSE and iGCSE grades to achieve a total of 72 UCAS points, including a grade D in at least one subject:

Combination 1:

• GCSE Grades: A, A, A, B, C, D, D, E. (8 subjects)

  • A: 7 UCAS points x 3 = 21 UCAS points
  • B: 6 UCAS points x 1 = 6 UCAS points
  • C: 5 UCAS points x 1 = 5 UCAS points
  • D: 4 UCAS points x 2 = 8 UCAS points
  • E: 3 UCAS points x 1 = 3 UCAS points Total UCAS points = 21 + 6 + 5 + 8 + 3 = 43

• GCE A Level Grade: D (1 subject)

  • 32 UCAS points x 1 = 32 UCAS points

Total UCAS points from GCSE/iGCSE and GCE A Level = 43 + 32 = 75 UCAS points

Combination 2:

• GCSE Grades: A*, A, A, B, C, D, E, E. (8 subjects)

  • A*: 8 UCAS points x 1 = 8 UCAS points
  • A: 7 UCAS points x 2 = 14 UCAS points
  • B: 6 UCAS points x 1 = 6 UCAS points
  • C: 5 UCAS points x 1 = 5 UCAS points
  • D: 4 UCAS points x 1 = 4 UCAS points
  • E: 3 UCAS points x 2 = 6 UCAS points Total UCAS points = 8 + 14 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 43

• GCE A Level Grade: D (1 subject)

  • 32 UCAS points x 1 = 32 UCAS points

Total UCAS points from GCSE/iGCSE and GCE A Level = 43 + 32 = 75 UCAS points

Both combinations demonstrate that it is possible to achieve a total of 72 UCAS points, including a grade D in at least one subject, by combining GCSE/iGCSE grades with a GCE A Level grade