How is the classification worked out?

It calculates a credit-weighted mean — each module mark is multiplied by its credits, summed, and divided by total credits — then maps it to the standard UK bands: 70%+ First, 60%+ 2:1, 50%+ 2:2, 40%+ Third, below 40% a fail.

Will this match my university exactly?

It gives the standard credit-weighted estimate, but universities vary — some weight later years more heavily, ignore the first year, or apply borderline and rounding rules. Always check your institution's classification scheme for the definitive result.

Are my marks sent anywhere?

No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser. Your module marks are never uploaded or stored on any server.

What average do I need for a 2:1?

A credit-weighted average of 60% or above earns an Upper Second-class Honours (2:1). 70%+ is a First, 50%+ is a 2:2, 40%+ is a Third, and below 40% falls short of honours.

What is a credit-weighted average?

It is a mean where each module mark counts in proportion to its credits. A 40-credit dissertation marked at 65 influences the result twice as much as a 20-credit module marked at 65, so it reflects the real weight of each module in your degree.

Does the first year count towards my classification?

At most UK universities the first year (Level 4) is a qualifying year that does not count towards the final classification, which is built from Levels 5 and 6. This calculator averages whatever modules you enter, so include only the modules your scheme counts.

How do borderline marks get rounded up?

Many universities have a borderline rule — for example, an average of 58 or 59 may be lifted to a 2:1 if enough credits sit in the higher band. This tool reports the raw credit-weighted average and does not apply any borderline uplift.

Can I use this for a master's degree?

Taught postgraduate degrees use different bands (Distinction, Merit, Pass), not the honours classes here, so this tool is for undergraduate bachelor's degrees. The credit-weighting method is the same, but the band thresholds differ.

UK Degree Classification Calculator

UK degree classification calculator

In the UK, undergraduate honours degrees are awarded in four classes — First (1st), Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2) and Third (3rd) — based on the average of your module marks across the counting years of your degree. This calculator estimates which class your marks fall into by computing a credit-weighted average, the method most universities use. It is useful for students tracking their progress, predicting a final classification, or working out the marks they still need.

How it works

Each module contributes in proportion to its credit value, not equally. The tool multiplies every module mark by its credits, sums those products, and divides by the total credits:

average = Σ(mark × credits) / Σ(credits)

The resulting percentage is then mapped to the standard UK honours bands:

Credit-weighted average	Classification
70% and above	First-class Honours (1st)
60% – 69.99%	Upper Second (2:1)
50% – 59.99%	Lower Second (2:2)
40% – 49.99%	Third-class Honours (3rd)
Below 40%	Below honours threshold (fail)

Example

Suppose you took three 20-credit modules marked 68, 72 and 61. The weighted total is (68 × 20) + (72 × 20) + (61 × 20) = 1360 + 1440 + 1220 = 4020 over 60 total credits, giving 4020 / 60 = 67%. That sits in the 60–69.99 band, so the result is an Upper Second-class Honours (2:1). Because all three modules carry equal credits here, the answer equals their simple mean — but the moment a larger dissertation or a half-credit module is added, the weighting changes the outcome.

Universities differ in how they weight years and handle borderlines, so treat this as a guide and confirm against your institution’s scheme. Everything runs in your browser — your marks never leave your device.