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UK Degree Classification Calculator
Most UK universities classify an honours degree from a credit-weighted average of your second-year (Level 5) and final-year (Level 6) modules. The final year usually counts more. Common splits are 1:2 (33/67), 40/60, 30/70, 25/75, or the final year only. Enter the modules that count, with their marks and credits, and choose your university’s weighting. The calculator gives each year’s average, your overall average and the predicted class: First (70+), 2:1 (60–69), 2:2 (50–59) or Third (40–49).
If you are within 2 points of a boundary, the calculator flags it as borderline. Many regulations then apply a second rule, such as “preponderance” (at least half of the final-year credits in the higher band) or discounting your lowest module. It also shows the final-year average you would need to reach the next class.
Worked example: a 62.00% second year (60 credits) and a 68.25% final year (80 credits, including a 40-credit dissertation), weighted 1:2, give 62 × ⅓ + 68.25 × ⅔ = 66.17%. That is a 2:1. A final-year average of 74% would reach a First.
Result and step-by-step working
Weighted average 66.17%
| Year | Credits | Credit-weighted average | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd year | 60 | 62.00% | 33.33% |
| Final year | 80 | 68.25% | 66.67% |
- Average each year by credits2nd year: 3720 ÷ 60 = 62.00%. Final year: 5460 ÷ 80 = 68.25%.
- Combine with the year weights33.33% × 62.00 + 66.67% × 68.25 = 66.17%
- Classify70+ First, 60–69 2:1, 50–59 2:2, 40–49 Third. With this 2nd-year average, a final-year average of 74.00% would reach 70%.
Frequently asked questions
- Does first year count towards my degree?
- At most UK universities first year only needs to be passed and does not count towards the classification. Some degrees, including many in Scotland and some integrated master’s degrees, are different. Check your programme regulations.
- What is a 2:1 degree?
- An upper second-class honours degree, awarded for an overall average of 60–69%. Many graduate employers and master’s programmes ask for a 2:1.
- What happens if I am on a borderline?
- Universities use borderline rules, such as the preponderance of credits, exam board discretion or dropping the lowest module. Your handbook says which apply.
- How do I convert a UK degree class to a US GPA?
- There is no official one-to-one table. See the UK degree to GPA converter for common approximations.
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026. Calculations run in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.