How is the UK degree classification calculated?

Most UK universities weight the final year at 60–75% and the penultimate year at 25–40%. First and second year marks typically don’t count towards classification. The weighted average is then mapped to classification bands: ≥70% First, 60–69% 2:1, 50–59% 2:2, 40–49% Third.

Can a 2:2 be upgraded to a 2:1?

Universities may apply discretionary borderline algorithms: typically a student within 2% of the boundary (67–69% for First, 58–59% for 2:1) whose final year mark is in the higher class may be upgraded. Not all institutions apply this; check individual university regulations.

UK Degree Classification Calculator (First /

How It Works

Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations

Each component has a specific meaning:

Percentage marks weighted by year — The percentage marks weighted by year recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the uk degree class result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the percentage marks weighted by year for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations. Use the uk degree class result to inform your clinical assessment.

Glossary and Definitions

UK degree classification: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
First class: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
2:1: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
2:2: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
Third class: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
UK degree grade: A key concept in UK Degree Class: Calculate UK undergraduate degree classification from percentage marks weighted by year. First Class ≥70%, Upper Second (2:1) 60–69%, Lower Second (2:2) 50–59%, Third Class 40–49%, Fail <40%. Supports 3-year and 4-year weighted calculations.
UK Degree Class: The UK Degree Class computes a result from the inputs you provide, based on the method described above.

UK Degree Classification Calculator (First / 2:1 / 2:2 / Third)

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