Your final degree classification

The University applies the following mark scale to undergraduate work:

• First-class Honours: 70-100

• Upper second-class Honours: 60-69

• Lower second-class Honours: 50-59

• Third-class Honours: 40-49

• Fail: 0-39

Please note that third class honours are not available as a classification in Integrated Masters degrees.

A different mark scale is used for masters-level modules taken as part of an undergraduate programme. The pass mark for masters-level modules is 50. If you are on an Integrated Masters programme, you will have to undertake some masters-level modules in the later stages of your programme. Some modules at this level may also be available as options in some Bachelors programmes. You should be aware of the higher level and pass mark for such modules when deciding whether to take them as options.

For information on calculating your degree classification, see the rules for progression and award in University assessment policies and procedures.

In the calculation of stage averages used for degree classification, where the reassessment is taken, the module mark following reassessments will be used, but it will be capped at 40 for modules in Stages 1-3 and 50 for modules in Stage 4.

Departmental criteria for a 'first with distinction' or a 'starred first'

The criteria for full-time students are:

• • • A minimum final award mark of 80% 

    • No first attempt module marks lower than 70% in all Stages contributing to the final award mark 

Practice modules are marked on a pass/fail basis and therefore do not contribute to your final award mark.