Calculate your UK degree classification from module marks and credits with weighted average
Your degree classification is one of the most important outcomes of your time at university. UK employers, graduate schemes, and postgraduate programmes frequently use degree class as a key selection criterion, with many requiring a minimum of a 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours). Understanding how your module marks translate into an overall classification helps you prioritise your efforts and plan your final year strategy. UK universities typically award five classifications: First Class Honours (1st) for a weighted average of 70% or above, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) for 60-69%, Lower Second Class Honours (2:2) for 50-59%, Third Class Honours (3rd) for 40-49%, and Fail below 40%. These boundaries are standard across most institutions, though some universities apply slightly different rules, especially for borderline cases. Your weighted average takes into account both the mark and the credit value of each module. This means that higher-credit modules (such as a dissertation or major project) have a proportionally larger impact on your final classification. Many universities also weight different years differently, with final year marks often counting for 60-67% of the overall degree. This calculator computes the weighted average from the modules you enter, so for the most accurate result, include only modules from years that contribute to your classification.
To calculate your degree classification: 1. Enter the percentage mark and credit value for each module. You can find these on your university transcript or student portal. Most UK modules are worth 10, 15, 20, or 30 credits, with some dissertations or major projects worth 40 or 60 credits. 2. The calculator supports up to six modules. If you have fewer than six, leave the remaining module marks and credits at 0 and they will be excluded from the calculation. 3. If your university weights different years differently (for example, 40% second year and 60% final year), enter the modules from each year separately and adjust the credit values to reflect the weighting. Alternatively, calculate each year separately and combine them. 4. Review your weighted average and the resulting classification. The calculator also shows your highest and lowest module marks to help you identify strengths and areas for improvement. 5. Experiment with different marks for upcoming modules to see what you need to achieve your target classification. This is especially useful before final exams when you want to know the minimum marks required.
The weighted average is calculated as follows: Weighted Average = Sum of (Module Mark x Module Credits) / Sum of all Module Credits For example, with three modules: Module A scores 70% at 40 credits, Module B scores 55% at 20 credits, and Module C scores 65% at 20 credits. Weighted sum = (70 x 40) + (55 x 20) + (65 x 20) = 2,800 + 1,100 + 1,300 = 5,200 Total credits = 40 + 20 + 20 = 80 Weighted average = 5,200 / 80 = 65.0% This gives a classification of Upper Second Class Honours (2:1). The weighted average is then mapped to the standard UK classification boundaries: 70% and above for a First, 60-69% for a 2:1, 50-59% for a 2:2, 40-49% for a Third, and below 40% for a Fail. Note that Module A (at 40 credits) counts for half the total credits, so it has double the influence of each 20-credit module. This reflects the importance typically given to larger modules like dissertations.
Inputs: Module 1: 65% at 20 credits. Module 2: 60% at 20 credits. Module 3: 70% at 20 credits. Module 4: 55% at 20 credits. Module 5: 68% at 20 credits. Module 6: 72% at 20 credits.
Inputs: Module 1: 78% at 20 credits. Module 2: 75% at 20 credits. Module 3: 82% at 40 credits (dissertation). Module 4: 70% at 20 credits. Module 5: 68% at 20 credits.
Inputs: Module 1: 45% at 20 credits. Module 2: 38% at 20 credits. Module 3: 52% at 20 credits. Module 4: 48% at 20 credits. Module 5: 42% at 20 credits. Module 6: 55% at 20 credits.