UK Degree Classification Calculator
Add your modules with year, credits and mark, choose how your university weights the years, and see your weighted average and likely degree class. Switch on “final year not finished” to see the average you still need.
🔒 Runs in your browser — the numbers you enter are not uploaded or stored. Results are estimates; your school’s own rules decide. Last reviewed: October 2026.
How to use the UK Degree Classification Calculator
- Choose the weighting your university uses for the years (for example Year 2 : Year 3 = 1 : 2) or enter custom weights.
- Add each module with its year, credits and mark. Leave out modules that do not count towards classification.
- Read your weighted average and class. If your final year is unfinished, tick the box to see the average needed for each class.
UK degree classes and boundaries
| Classification | Weighted average |
|---|---|
| First-class honours (1st) | 70% and above |
| Upper second-class honours (2:1) | 60–69% |
| Lower second-class honours (2:2) | 50–59% |
| Third-class honours (3rd) | 40–49% |
| Fail / no honours | below 40% |
These boundaries are used by most UK universities — see for example the University of Bristol’s guide — but the way the average is built differs from one university to the next.
How the weighted average is built
Within a year, your average is weighted by credits. Then the years are combined using your university’s weights. Many universities ignore Year 1 and weight Year 2 : Year 3 as 1 : 2 (33% / 67%), for instance Manchester’s “Option 1”; others use 10 : 30 : 60 or 50 : 50. See the Manchester regulations for an example of how a university publishes it.
Example with equal 40-credit modules and weights 1 : 2:
| Year | Modules | Marks | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 3 × 40 | 61, 66, 58 | 61.67 |
| Year 3 | 3 × 40 | 68, 72, 63 | 67.67 |
(61.67 × 1 + 67.67 × 2) ÷ 3 = 65.67% — an upper second (2:1).
Borderline cases and special rules
Universities usually apply discretion near a boundary, for example by raising your class if your average is within 1–2 marks of it and a large share of your credits are already in the higher class. Swansea, for instance, considers students within 2% of a boundary, while Manchester publishes a “boundary zone” such as 68.0–69.9 for a first. Other rules that this calculator does not apply:
- Best-credits rules that drop your weakest modules.
- Resits and capped marks, which are usually counted at the capped value.
- Placement years, professional bodies and integrated master’s degrees with their own weights.
Treat the result as a planning estimate and check your course handbook or academic regulations for the exact calculation.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage is a 2:1?
A 2:1 (upper second-class honours) usually needs a weighted average of 60–69%. A first needs 70% or more, a 2:2 needs 50–59% and a third 40–49%.
Does Year 1 count towards my degree?
At many universities it does not, as long as you pass it. At others it counts for 10% or so. Check your regulations and set the Year 1 weight accordingly.
How do I calculate the average I need in my final year?
Tick “My final year isn’t finished”, enter the modules you have already done and the calculator shows the average you need across the final year for each class.
Are dissertation marks weighted differently?
A dissertation is just a module with more credits (often 40). Enter its credits and mark like any other module.
Is this my official classification?
No. Your university’s examination board decides, and it may apply borderline, discounting or best-credit rules that are not modelled here.