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Stop guessing your final degree classification. Enter your module grades and credit weightings below to instantly calculate your weighted average and predict your First-Class, 2:1, or 2:2 standing.

How does a UK University calculate your final degree grade? UK bachelor's degrees are calculated using a "weighted average" system. Unlike American GPAs, your final classification depends heavily on the credit value of each module. A 40-credit Dissertation has double the impact on your final grade than a standard 20-credit module. To accurately predict your degree, you must multiply your module percentage by its credit weight, sum the totals, and divide by your total credits.

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Understanding UK Degree Classifications

Navigating the credit system can be confusing. Here is exactly how markers classify your final degree.

Do First Year grades matter?

In the majority of UK universities, Level 4 (First Year) modules do not count towards your final degree classification. They are purely required to pass to the next year. Your final grade is calculated using a weighted ratio of your Level 5 (Second Year) and Level 6 (Third Year) marks.

What is a 2:1 vs 2:2?

A "2:1" stands for Upper Second-Class Honours and requires a weighted average of 60% to 69%. A "2:2" is Lower Second-Class Honours, ranging from 50% to 59%. Securing a 2:1 is crucial, as most top-tier graduate schemes and Master's programs use it as their minimum entry requirement.

Degree Classification Percentage Required Academic Meaning
First-Class Honours (1st) 70% - 100% Outstanding original research, critical synthesis, and flawless methodology.
Upper Second-Class (2:1) 60% - 69% Highly competent, thorough understanding, and solid academic structure.
Lower Second-Class (2:2) 50% - 59% Basic understanding, heavily descriptive, lacking critical analysis.
Third-Class (3rd) 40% - 49% Significant structural flaws, poor referencing, barely meets passing criteria.

Stuck on a Borderline Grade?

Did the calculator put you at a 58% or 68%? Falling just short of a 2:1 or First-Class boundary is the most frustrating position a student can face. Universities rarely round up grades unless you submit an exceptional final piece of coursework.

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A 75% (Distinction) in a 40-credit final dissertation is mathematically equivalent to scoring a First in two standard 20-credit modules. It is the ultimate grade rescuer.

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