Calculate your weighted UK degree classification with year weightings, borderline detection, and points to next class.
Classification boundaries follow the most common UK convention. Some universities apply different rules, borderline criteria, or weighted year averages. Check your institution for exact requirements.
Your degree classification is one of the most important outcomes of your time at university. In the UK, degree classes range from First Class Honours (1st) down to Third Class, and are determined by your weighted average mark across your qualifying years. Most universities weight final year marks more heavily than second year, typically using ratios like 33:67 or 25:75. This calculator computes your weighted average using your chosen year weighting scheme and tells you your predicted degree classification. It also detects whether you are in a borderline zone (within 2% of a boundary) and calculates exactly how many percentage points you need to reach the next classification. Whether you are mid-way through your degree planning your study strategy, or awaiting final results, this tool gives you a clear picture of where you stand.
To calculate your predicted degree classification: 1. Select your year weighting scheme. This determines how much weight your second year and final year contribute. The most common scheme is 33:67 (Year 2 contributes one third, Year 3 contributes two thirds). Check your university programme specification if you are unsure. 2. Enter your Year 2 average mark as a percentage. This is your credit-weighted average across all second year modules. 3. Enter your Year 2 total credits (typically 120 for a standard year). 4. Enter your Year 3 average mark as a percentage. If you have not completed final year, enter your predicted average. 5. Enter your Year 3 total credits (typically 120). 6. View your results: weighted average, degree classification, borderline status, and points to next class. The chart compares your year 2 and year 3 averages with the weighted result.
The university grade calculator uses a straightforward weighted average formula: Weighted average = (Year 2 average x Year 2 weight + Year 3 average x Year 3 weight) / (Year 2 weight + Year 3 weight) For example, with a 33:67 weighting, Year 2 at 62%, and Year 3 at 65%: Weighted average = (62 x 33 + 65 x 67) / (33 + 67) = (2,046 + 4,355) / 100 = 64.0% The classification boundaries follow the standard UK convention: 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. Borderline detection identifies when your weighted average falls within 2 percentage points below a classification boundary. For example, a weighted average of 68.5% would be flagged as borderline for a First (within 2% of the 70% boundary). Points to next class shows the gap between your current weighted average and the next classification boundary above you, helping you understand exactly what improvement is needed.
Inputs: Year 2: 62%, Year 3: 65%, Weighting: 33:67
Inputs: Year 2: 68%, Year 3: 72%, Weighting: 33:67
Inputs: Year 2: 55%, Year 3: 58%, Weighting: 25:75
This calculator uses the most common UK classification boundaries. Some universities apply different thresholds or have specific borderline policies. Common borderline policies include requiring a minimum proportion of credits at or above the higher boundary, or having a separate assessment board review. First year marks at most UK universities do not count towards the final classification (they are pass/fail only). Always check your university's programme specification for the exact rules that apply to your degree.