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Degree classification calculator

Work out your final degree average, your classification and exactly what you need in the rest of final year for a First, 2:1 or 2:2.

Check your course handbook. 40/60 is the most common.
Leave blank if only your final year counts.
Leave blank if you haven't had any final-year marks yet.

How UK degree classifications are worked out

Most UK universities don't count first year. Your Year 2 and final-year averages are combined in a fixed ratio, most often 40% and 60%, though some use 1:2, 50/50 or the final year only. Each year's average is credit-weighted, so a 40-credit dissertation counts twice as much as a 20-credit module.

The final average then maps to a class: 70% and above is a First, 60% a 2:1 (upper second), 50% a 2:2 (lower second) and 40% a Third.

Tables for every Year 2 average: what you need for a First and what you need for a 2:1.

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Questions

Does first year count towards my degree?

At most UK universities, no. You usually just need to pass it. A few courses (often four-year or integrated master's degrees) give it a small weighting, so check your handbook.

What average do I need for a First?

70% overall. With a 40/60 split and a 65% Year 2 average, you'd need about 73.4% across final year. Enter your own numbers above to get your exact figure.

What if I'm on a borderline like 69%?

Many universities look at borderline marks (often within 1 to 2%) using rules such as where most of your credits fall. This calculator shows the plain average, so check your university's borderline policy.

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