Scores above 70% are classed as “First”, so you should be very excited to get a grade in that range.
Degree classifications
- First-Class Honours (First or 1st) (70% and above)
- Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1, 2. i) (60-70%)
- Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2, 2. ii) (50-60%)
- Third-Class Honours (Third or 3rd) (40-50%)
What is a 2.1 degree UK?
Upper Second-Class Honours (60-70%): there are two levels of second class degree. An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels. Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree.
What score is a first degree?
A Guide to University Degree Classifications in the UK
| Degree Classification | Percentage Grade |
|---|---|
| First-Class Honours (1st) | 70% + |
| Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) | 60%-69% |
| Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) | 50%-59% |
| Third-Class Honours (3rd) | 40%-49% |
Why is 70 an A in the UK?
Like the US grading system, the UK also uses letter grades, but not in the same way. Rather than each letter representing 10%, an “A” is anything above 70% in the UK. Every letter that comes after means a decrease of 10%. Another change is there are no GPAs in the UK like 4.0s.
Is a 2.2 degree OK?
Second-class honours, lower division.
It is commonly known as a 2:2 or (2.2 degree) “Desmond” (as in Desmond “two-two”). A 2:2 degree is often the minimum grade required for most opportunities in employment and further education.
Do you need a 2.1 to do a masters?
MA/MSc/MRes/MPhil – You will normally need at least a 2:2 in a relevant degree. Subject requirements vary depending on the course. Some courses require a degree in a science related subject, while others have more flexible requirements. Industry experience may also be required for certain courses.
Is a 2.1 degree hard to get?
In most courses a fair proportion of students get 2:1s or above, so it should be attainable with hard work. It shouldn’t be a cakewalk though.
How do I know if my degree is 2 1?
Degree classifications
First-Class Honours (First or 1st) (70% and above) Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1, 2. i) (60-70%)
Is a 1st a good degree?
A First-Class degree, commonly known as a ‘first’ or 1st, is the highest honours degree achievable, and is well respected by employers. Students must get a percentage above 70% to be awarded this degree, thus it is very challenging indeed.
Is 75% an A or AB?
If it was submitted late, it will be graded, but a late penalty may be applied.
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Mid-Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90% to 100% | 95% |
| A | 80% to 89% | 85% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% | 77.5% |
| B | 70% to 74% | 72.5% |
Is 70 a good mark at university UK?
Distinction: much like a First at undergraduate level, a Distinction is awarded when you achieve a percentage grade of 70% and above. Merit: you’ll be awarded a Merit if you achieve a grade average between 60-69%. Pass: a pass is awarded when you receive a grade average between 50-59%.
Is 80% an A UK?
Students can use this qualification to seek admission to higher education institutes in the UK.
Grading System in UK A Level.
| Grade | Percentage Uniform Mark |
|---|---|
| A* | 90–100 |
| A | 80–89 |
| B | 70–79 |
| C | 60–69 |
Is a 2 2 a poor degree?
The problem is that, although a 2:2 is “below average” pretty much across the board, a 2:1 can be well below average in particular subjects. For example, 96% of students in English at York last year received 2:1s or higher.
Should I put 2.2 CV?
A 2:2 degree is still an achievement, it’s still something you had to work hard for, and it’s something that should be included on your CV even if you aren’t bursting with pride about it. Here, you should also include college or high school qualifications and any relevant training, such as first aid training.
Is a 2 2 a fail?
A 2:2 = C (50%-60%) A 3rd = D (45%-50%) A Pass = E (40%-45%) A Fail = below 40%
Can someone with 2.2 do Masters?
Can you do a Masters with a 2.2? Yes, in many cases it’s possible to apply for a Masters with a 2.2 degree, although this is often at the discretion of the university (and department).
Is a 2.2 or 2.1 degree better?
A 2.1 is the sign that you’re fairly clever but not outstanding. If you were very clever and outstanding, you’d have a highly coveted and very rare first-class degree. A 2.2? Well, it shows you managed to avoid a third.
Is a 2.1 enough for a PhD?
2:1 is usually the minimum grade needed to do a PhD and I know a person doing a funded PhD with a 2:1 and a good masters degree (not sure about the grade).
Do most people get 2 1?
New figures from the Higher Education Statistics Authority show that 70% of today’s students leave university with a 2:1 or above.
Is it easier to get first at worse uni?
It is much harder to get a top mark in a top University. This is reflected by the statistics on the number of top grades handed out by Universities, in which the lower quality Universities hand out the highest awards to students most frequently. It is much harder to get a top mark in a top University.
Do UNI grades matter?
Good grades provide signals to employers beyond academic excellence. A consistent pattern of high marks suggests a student is reliable and diligent, and that they perform under pressure and care about their work. Being academically smart should mean something.