This calculator works out your UK degree classification based on weighted module marks. Enter your percentage mark for each module and its credit value to see your weighted average and predicted class.
Unlike the US 4.0 GPA system, UK universities award honours degrees in four classes based on a weighted average of module marks (out of 100). Most institutions weight the final year more heavily than the second year, and exclude or down-weight the first year. The exact algorithm varies — always check your institution's official policy.
| Class | Average |
|---|---|
| First-class honours (1st) | 70%+ |
| Upper second-class (2:1) | 60–69% |
| Lower second-class (2:2) | 50–59% |
| Third-class honours (3rd) | 40–49% |
| Pass / Fail | Below 40% |
Many universities apply borderline rules: if your average is within 1–2% of a higher boundary, they may consider the spread of your individual marks and push you up if a majority sit in the higher band.
A common weighting is 0:40:60 (first year excluded, second year 40%, final year 60%) or 20:40:40. For a one-year master's like an MSc, the dissertation alone is often weighted 30–50% of the final mark. Postgraduate Master's degrees use different classifications: Distinction (70%+), Merit (60–69%), and Pass (50–59%).
Suppose in your final year you took six modules: a 30-credit dissertation marked 72, plus five 20-credit modules at 68, 65, 71, 60, and 58. The weighted average is (72×30 + 68×20 + 65×20 + 71×20 + 60×20 + 58×20) ÷ 130 = 66.0% — comfortably an Upper Second (2:1).
A 2:1 (Upper Second) covers 60–69% and is the most commonly awarded class. A First-class honours requires 70% or above and is significantly harder to achieve.
By taking a weighted average of your module marks. The weighting varies by institution but typically gives the most weight to your final year.
Yes — most UK graduate schemes specify "2:1 or above" as their minimum. A First helps for highly competitive employers and postgraduate study but isn't usually required.
A UK First-class honours is broadly equivalent to a US GPA of 3.7+, a 2:1 to around 3.3–3.7, and a 2:2 to around 2.7–3.3. Conversions vary by institution.
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