Marking Crieria and Degree Classifications
Degree classification follows the standard procedure in use across the University of Sheffield.
Degree classification follows the standard procedure in use across the University of Sheffield.
These procedures are set out in a range of resources available on the central website. Click the button below to find out more.
Information for Students on changes to your degree award calculation
Grades (100 Point Scale)
Grades (100 Point Scale)
70-100 – work of a Class 1 standard
60-69 – work of a Class 2.1 standard
50-59 – work of a Class 2.2. standard
45-49 – work of a Class 3 standard
40-44 – work of a Pass standard
0-39 – fail*
*If you’re commencing Level 3 or 4 and have taken a unit / module at FHEQ level 7, any grade between 0-49 is deemed a Fail.
