Add your module marks and credits for second and final year, then pick your university's weighting. You'll see your weighted average, your likely class and what you need for the next boundary.
Second year
Module
Credits
Mark %
Final year
Module
Credits
Mark %
How UK degree classifications work
Most UK universities don't count first year. They take a credit-weighted average of your second-year and final-year modules, then combine the two years using a weighting such as 1:2 (final year counts double).
Class
Average
First-class honours
70% and above
Upper second (2:1)
60–69%
Lower second (2:2)
50–59%
Third
40–49%
Some universities use other methods: discounting your lowest 20 credits, taking the better of two calculations, or classifying by the "preponderance" of credits in each class. Check your university's assessment regulations; this calculator gives the standard weighted-average estimate.
In Scotland, honours degrees usually take four years, and the weighting normally covers third and fourth year.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage is a 2:1?
A 2:1 (upper second-class honours) is an average of 60–69%.
Does first year count towards my degree?
At most UK universities, no. You usually need to pass first year, but the marks don't count towards your classification.
What is a borderline degree classification?
If your average is within about 1–2% of a boundary, many universities apply extra rules that can raise you to the higher class.
What is a 2:1 in GPA?
There's no official conversion. A 2:1 is often treated as roughly 3.3–3.7 on the US 4.0 scale. Use our GPA converter for an estimate.