How is my degree classification calculated in the UK?

UK honours degrees are classified from a weighted average of your year marks. The weighting differs by university — for example UCL uses roughly 11% Year 1, 33% Year 2 and 56% Year 3, while Leeds ignores Year 1 and weighs Years 2 and 3 as 1:2. UniMarks applies each university's own official rules.

What marks do I need for a First class degree?

A First is normally a final weighted average of 70% or above (some universities, like UCL, use a slightly lower threshold such as 69.5% or allow a borderline uplift). The target calculator in UniMarks tells you the exact average you need across your remaining credits.

What is a 2:1 degree?

A 2:1 (upper second class) is usually a final weighted average between 60% and 69%, awarded to the majority of UK graduates. UniMarks shows you what you need to secure or improve your 2:1.

Does Year 1 count towards my degree classification?

Often not. Many universities (Leeds, Swansea, Portsmouth and most Scottish universities) ignore Year 1 and classify from the final years only. UCL, however, does include a small Year 1 weighting. UniMarks encodes each university's actual year weightings so you don't have to guess.

What is the difference between Distinction, Merit and Pass for Masters degrees?

Taught Masters degrees are classified as Distinction (typically 70%+), Merit (60–69%) and Pass (50–59%). UniMarks applies these bands for postgraduate programmes.

Is UniMarks free to use?

Yes — UniMarks is completely free and ad-supported. It is an independent tool, not affiliated with any university, and should be used as a guide alongside your university's official regulations.

UK University Grade & Degree Classification Calculator

Enter your module marks to see your current average, your projected final classification, and exactly what you need in your remaining assessments to hit a First, 2:1, 2:2, Distinction or Merit — using your university's own official grading rules.

Find your course

University

Degree type

Enter your marks

Add your modules for each counting year. You can split a module into components (e.g. Coursework / Exam) and leave future marks blank — we'll treat them as “to come”.

Waiting for your university…

Choose your university and degree type in Step 1 above and we'll build the right year-by-year form for you here.

Your results

Target classification

Select your course and enter at least one mark to unlock.

Frequently asked questions

How is my degree classification worked out?

Universities average your module marks each year (usually credit-weighted), then combine the year averages using official weights — for example 33% / 67% (Leeds), 10% / 30% / 60% (Queen Mary), or 11% / 33% / 56% (UCL). The result is mapped to First (70%+), 2:1 (60%+), 2:2 (50%+), Third (40%+).

Does my first year count?

Usually not — most universities classify from the final one or two years (Year 1 is just a pass/fail "qualifying" year). Some, like UCL and Queen Mary, give Year 1 a small weight. UniMarks shows exactly which years count for your course, with the source note.

What marks do I need for a First or a 2:1?

A First is normally a final weighted average of 70%+ (some universities, like UCL, use 69.5% or a borderline uplift), and a 2:1 is 60–69%. Enter the marks you already have, pick your target under Step 3, and the calculator tells you the exact average you need across your remaining credits to get there.

What's a borderline case?

A borderline case is when your average sits just below a boundary (e.g. 69% with a 70% First boundary). Many universities then look at your marks in the final year — if enough credits are at the higher level, you're bumped up. UniMarks applies each university's stated borderline rules.

What about Masters degrees?

Taught Masters use Distinction (70%+), Merit (60%+), and Pass (50%+) bands, and are usually based on 180 credits. Choose your degree type and the correct scheme is applied automatically.

How accurate is this calculator?

Each university is modelled from its published degree classification regulations, with a link to the official source (and the exact wording we used) under “View the official grading rules & source” in Step 1. Rules do change yearly and vary by cohort and programme, so always confirm against your own official regulations before relying on the result.

Why can't I find my university?

We're adding universities all the time, but we only publish one once we've read its official regulations — so a few aren't listed yet. If yours is missing, tell us and we'll add it (a link to your university's grading regulations helps us do it faster). In the meantime you can use the Generic UK option for a rough estimate.

⚠️ Please double-check before you rely on this. UniMarks models each university's published degree algorithm, but rules change yearly and vary by cohort, department and programme. Always confirm the year weightings & borderline rules against your university's official regulations — linked under “View the official grading rules & source” for your course above.

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