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Use this calculator to find out the grade of a course based on weighted averages. This calculator accepts both numerical as well as letter grades. It also can calculate the grade needed for the remaining assignments in order to get a desired grade for an ongoing course.

Final Grade Calculator

Use this calculator to find out the grade needed on the final exam in order to get a desired grade in a course. It accepts letter grades, percentage grades, and other numerical inputs.

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The calculators above use the following letter grades and their typical corresponding numerical equivalents based on grade points.

Brief history of different grading systems

In 1785, students at Yale were ranked based on "optimi" being the highest rank, followed by second optimi, inferiore (lower), and pejores (worse). At William and Mary, students were ranked as either No. 1, or No. 2, where No. 1 represented students that were first in their class, while No. 2 represented those who were "orderly, correct and attentive." Meanwhile at Harvard, students were graded based on a numerical system from 1-200 (except for math and philosophy where 1-100 was used). Later, shortly after 1883, Harvard used a system of "Classes" where students were either Class I, II, III, IV, or V, with V representing a failing grade. All of these examples show the subjective, arbitrary, and inconsistent nature with which different institutions graded their students, demonstrating the need for a more standardized, albeit equally arbitrary grading system.

In 1887, Mount Holyoke College became the first college to use letter grades similar to those commonly used today. The college used a grading scale with the letters A, B, C, D, and E, where E represented a failing grade. This grading system however, was far stricter than those commonly used today, with a failing grade being defined as anything below 75%. The college later re-defined their grading system, adding the letter F for a failing grade (still below 75%). This system of using a letter grading scale became increasingly popular within colleges and high schools, eventually leading to the letter grading systems typically used today. However, there is still significant variation regarding what may constitute an A, or whether a system uses plusses or minuses (i.e. A+ or B-), among other differences.

An alternative to the letter grading system

Letter grades provide an easy means to generalize a student's performance. They can be more effective than qualitative evaluations in situations where "right" or "wrong" answers can be easily quantified, such as an algebra exam, but alone may not provide a student with enough feedback in regards to an assessment like a written paper (which is much more subjective).

Although a written analysis of each individual student's work may be a more effective form of feedback, there exists the argument that students and parents are unlikely to read the feedback, and that teachers do not have the time to write such an analysis. There is precedence for this type of evaluation system however, in Saint Ann's School in New York City, an arts-oriented private school that does not have a letter grading system. Instead, teachers write anecdotal reports for each student. This method of evaluation focuses on promoting learning and improvement, rather than the pursuit of a certain letter grade in a course. For better or for worse however, these types of programs constitute a minority in the United States, and though the experience may be better for the student, most institutions still use a fairly standard letter grading system that students will have to adjust to. The time investment that this type of evaluation method requires of teachers/professors is likely not viable on university campuses with hundreds of students per course. As such, although there are other high schools such as Sanborn High School that approach grading in a more qualitative way, it remains to be seen whether such grading methods can be scalable. Until then, more generalized forms of grading like the letter grading system are unlikely to be entirely replaced. However, many educators already try to create an environment that limits the role that grades play in motivating students. One could argue that a combination of these two systems would likely be the most realistic, and effective way to provide a more standardized evaluation of students, while promoting learning.

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Calculate your uni grade

Our university grade calculator takes a percentage mark for each of your university courses (assignments or modules) or academic years, together with the percentage or credit weighting, and returns a weighted average for the parts you have completed so far.

How do I calculate my weighted university grade?

In order to work out your weighted average grade for your university year, module, or assignment, we take the marks (or grades) multiplied by their respective weights, sum them together, and then divide the total by the sum of the weights. An example is shown below, and the calculation is shown at the bottom of the results.

Example calculation

Student A is studying a degree in Computer Science and has undertaken three modules so far. They want to calculate their average weighted grade for the three modules.

Student A's average mark is therefore calculated at 64.5%.

Unweighted calculations

If you wish to carry out an unweighted calculation, simply leave all the weight boxes blank, or make them equal. If you want to work out the mark you require on your final exam, you can use our final grade calculator tool .

What mark do I need from the rest of my course?

Our calculator can help you work out the average mark you need from the remainder of your course, in order to achieve a target percentage, so that you can see whether you're on track to achieve the grade you want.

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To determine what grade you need to get on your remaining assignments (or on your final exam), enter the total weight of all of your class assignments (often the total weight is 100). Then enter the desired grade you would like to get in the class.

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You can use the calculator above to calculate your weighted grade average. For each assignment, enter the grade you received and the weight of the assignment. If you have more than 10 assignments, use the "Add Row" button to add additional input fields. Once you have entered your data, press the "calculate" button and you will see the calculated average grade in the results area.

If you want to calculate the average grade you need on your remaining assignments (or on your final exam) in order to get a certain grade in the class, enter the desired grade you would like to get in the class. Then enter the total weight of all your class assignments. Often the total weight of all class assignments is equal to 100, but this is not always the case. Press either the “Calculate” button or the “Update” button and you will see your average grade for the class and the results will be displayed in the results area.

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How to calculate weighted grade average?

• First multiple the grade received by the weight of the assignment. Repeat this for each completed assignment.
• Then add each of the calculated values from step 1 together.
• Next add the weight of all the completed assignments together.
• Finally, divide the calculated value from step 2 above by the value calculated from step 3. This gives you the weighted grade average.

Weighted Grade Formula

Weighted Grade = (w 1 x g 1 + w 2 x g 2 + w 3 x g 3 + …) / (w 1 + w 2 + w 3 + …)

Example Calculation

Here is an example. Let's say you received a 90% on your first assignment and it was worth 10% of the class grade. Then let's assume you took a test and received an 80% on it. The test was worth 20% of your grade.

To calculate your average grade, follow these steps:

• Multiple each grade by its weight. In this example, you received a 90% on the first assignment and it was worth 10%. So multiply 90 x 10 = 900. You also received an 80% on the test and it was worth 20% of the class grade. So multiply 80 x 20 = 1600.
• Add the calculated values from step 1 together. We now have 900 + 1600 = 2500.
• Add the weight of all the completed assignments together. To do this, add 10% for the first assignment and 20% for the second assignment. That gives us 10 + 20 = 30.
• Finally, divide the value from step 2 by the value from step 3. That gives us 2500 / 30 = 83.33. Therefore our weighted grade average is 83.33%.

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How does the UK university grading system work?

Whether you’re already studying or are about to, it is important to understand how the UK university grading system works.

When it comes to studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the UK, grading systems vary. Whether you’re about to start your degree, or you are close to the third year of your course, it’s important to understand how your final grade will be calculated. Luckily, it’s easy to understand.

University grading: degree classifications explained

Universities in the UK follow a standard grading system for degree classifications based on the overall percentage achieved. The four university grade boundaries are:

• First-Class Honours (1st) (70% and above): Exceptional academic performance
• Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) (60-70%): Strong performance, most common degree class
• Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) (50-60%): Satisfactory performance, widely accepted by employers
• Third-Class Honours (3rd) (40-50%): Minimum passing grade for an honours degree

What is the postgraduate grading system in the UK?

The British postgraduate grading system differs quite a bit from the undergraduate one. Depending on whether you are undergoing an Integrated Masters Degree or a Standalone Masters Degree the grading system will differ. Like undergraduate, Masters Degrees are graded by creating a weighted average, combining all your module results from the year(s).

An integrated masters is one which follows directly from an undergraduate course. Common in Science degrees, where you apply for a four year course. In your second year you will be able to choose to either complete a Bsc (Bachelor of Science) or follow the path to achieve an MChem (Masters in Chemistry) etc. Integrated Masters degrees are graded the same as undergraduate degrees.

Standalone Masters include Masters Degrees by Research and Taught Masters Degrees. Masters degrees by research commonly referred to as MRes or MPhil are focused more on individual research skills with less taught modules. These degrees are usually graded as a pass or a fail.

Taught Masters degrees require a total of 180 credits. These credits are split between assignments, assessments and a dissertation or final project. Each module will have a certain amount of credits attached. For example, you may have single modules weighted at 15 credits, double modules (that span over two semesters) at 30 credits and a dissertation weighted at 60 credits. As taught, Masters Degrees are typically only a year long, every module counts to your final grade.

Instead of a First, Upper Second, Lower Second and Third, there are only three grade classifications for a Masters Degree. These are Distinction, Merit and Pass. The boundaries for these may vary depending on your university, however the common boundaries are shown below.

• Distinction: much like a First at undergraduate level, a Distinction is awarded when you achieve a percentage grade of 70% and above.
• Merit: you’ll be awarded a Merit if you achieve a grade average between 60-69%.
• Pass: a pass is awarded when you receive a grade average between 50-59%.
• Fail: If you do not receive at the minimum an average of 50%, the Masters qualification is not awarded. If you do think you are heading towards failing, try not to stress. You can speak with your module leaders about retaking any assignments or examinations to bump up your grade.

What can I do if I think I am going to fail my degree?

If you feel as if you are heading towards failing your undergraduate or postgraduate degree try not to panic. Easier said than done but you do have plenty of options.

As an undergraduate, you have three or four years to make up the credits you need to pass your course. Therefore, you are able to retake any modules you have failed in other years. For example, if you fail a Film module in first year, you can retake this module in your second year. If you fail numerous modules you are able to retake the entire year.

Another option is to retake any failed assignments or examinations throughout the year. This is easily done through referral or deferral assessments. Referral assessments are like resits, whilst deferrals allow students to postpone any assessments or extend any coursework deadlines. To qualify for a deferral you will need to prove that your performance has been affected by a personal circumstance (e.g. medical condition). To be granted a deferral you will need to fill out an application. Referrals and deferrals can be implemented at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Finally, if you feel as if your grade is an unfair reflection on your work you can submit an appeal. If you do this, your mark will be re-marked or looked back over by an examination board or your lecturers. Simply speak with your lecturers if this is something you would like to do.

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Our Grade Calculator can help you determine what you need to get on your final exam to achieve the final grade you would like for a given course.

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Enter your assignment scores here to automatically calculate your current grade (e.g. midterms, homework, tests, labs, etc.)

Important Notes

You can use our grade calculator to calculate the final exam grade you will need to achieve the overall course grade you desire. Our calculator requires you to enter the current percentage grade you have currently obtained for that course together with the weight of the final exam as a percentage value. However, if you do not know what your current grade is, for the question "Do you know your Current Grade?" select the answer "no." Enter the grades you have received for all of your assignments, homework, test, labs, and anything else that contributes to your final grade, as well as the weight of each grade. Our grade calculator will automatically calculate not only your current grade but the grade you need to achieve on your final exam to achieve the overall course grade you desire. In addition, both the minimum and maximum course overall grades will be provided.

Once you have entered the information required, the system will generate both a table and a chart that show the different final exam grades you may obtain as well as the overall course grades that go with them.

Inputting Data in our Grade Calculator

When entering your current grade and the weight of your final exam, our calculator will assume that your current grade has been based on the weight of the course prior to your final exam and calculates it as the input weight subtracted from 100%. If your current grade hasn't taken your coursework into account, the generated results will not be accurate.

Similar to the above, if you don't know what your current grade is and you enter both the coursework grades and the associated weights into the calculator, the calculator will automatically calculate your current grade and the weight of the final exam. In this situation, the weight of your final exam is calculated by taking the sum of the weight of your course work subtracted from 100%. With that in mind, if you enter too many or not enough assignments, the weight of the final exam that is calculated will most likely not match the actual weight of the final exam in your chosen course.

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What grade do i need to pass, how can i improve my grades>, how to use the semester grade calculator 🎓, grade average calculator in practice.

Is the end of semester is coming? Brace yourself with the semester grade calculator. The tool determines your semester grade 📚 based on your performance . You can also estimate your detailed performance with our test grade calculator .

If the question is "What grade do I need in my finals to pass?" , this grade average calculator will also answer it. The article below contains some tips on how to get through your midterms, how this final calculator works, and, finally, a practical example of how to use it.

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Grades don't matter in the real world, and they don't define you as a person. It's true! Still, finishing school is an important step in getting the job of your dreams, and getting a positive grade is crucial. And don't forget that, in college, better grades may mean you pay off your student loan quicker (see how with our student loan calculator ) 👩‍🎓

With this grade average calculator, you can plan your work for the whole semester . Not only that! Imagine, it's midterm time, you're just before your finals, and you'd like to know how many points you need to get a particular final grade. Nothing could be easier with this final calculator - just put in your results so far, the weights of each quarter, and the final grade you want into the calculator.

There are many techniques that can improve your results at school. Here we go through some of them.

• Organize your time . You can use the Pomodoro technique calculator to better plan your free time.
• Pay attention to classes . It'll reduce the time you spend trying to learn the topic at home.
• Give some extra time towards the topics you're not the best at . Focus on the subjects you've been struggling with.
• Don't let yourself be distracted 📵 by social media and TV. There's nothing wrong with watching one episode in the evening - just be careful - don't let it become a binge-watch.
• Improve your studying style . Maybe you prefer to take notes with a lot of graphs? Or watch youtube videos with explanations? Or perhaps what you need is to explain everything you learn in your own words? Try them out and find what suits you best.
• Ask friends for help or hire a private tutor . Sometimes you simply need more time to understand some topics. Don't be afraid to ask for help!

All of the above are just suggestions. If you feel you need extra help, search the Internet or ask your teachers at school.

In this midterm calculator, you need to input a couple of values:

• Your grade from the first quarter and the percent of the whole semester's grade it represents.
• Your second quarter's outcome along with its weight.
• Your final exam results with, once again, what part of the total semester grade it makes up.

Suppose you ask yourself, "What grade do I need to finish the semester with X grade" , use the semester grade calculator backward . By that, we mean that you input, just like above, 1. and 2., and after that you fill in your semester grade goal and its weight. And the desired final grade appears!

What's theory without practice? The saying is well known everywhere except schools. Yet, we'll work on an example to describe the use of this semester grade calculator.

Elizabeth is a 7th-grade student, and her first semester went pretty well. She got 70% in the first quarter, which is 40% of her semester grade. The second quarter was a bit harder, and she got 65%, but it's only 30% of the grade. Elizabeth would like to know her semester grade before the official information from her teacher. From the final exam, she got 80%. Its weight is, of course: 100% - 40% - 30% = 30%

Semester grade = 70% * 0.4 + 65% * 0.3 + 80 * 0.3

Semester grade = 71.5%

Her semester grade is 71.5%. She did well in her finals and managed to bring up her grade. Good job!

How do I calculate the weighted grade for a class?

To calculate the weighted grade for a class:

• Gather all your grades so far and their weights (the percentage each grade comprises of the whole semester).
• Multiply each grade by its weight. Remember, that if the weight is a percentage (i.e., 10%, 30%, 50%...) you’ll need to express each multiplicand as its decimal equivalent (i.e., 0.1, 0.3, 0.5…).
• Sum the products that from Step 2. This represents your weighted grade: Weighted grade = (Grade 1 × Weight 1) + (Grade 2 × Weight 2) + (Grade 3 × Weight 3) + …

How do I calculate my semester grade?

To illustrate how to calculate your semester grade, let’s use an example. Imagine that your grades are 65%, 70%, and 75% for each term:

• Multiply your first term's grade by the percent of the whole semester's grade it represents (weight): 65% × 0.3 = 19.5%
• Similarly, multiply your second semester's grade by its weight: 70% × 0.4 = 28%
• Repeat again by multiplying your final exam grade by its weight: 75% × 0.3 = 22.5%
• Finally, sum all these values to calculate your semester grade: Semester grade = 19.5% + 28% + 22.5% = 70%

How do I calculate what final exam grade I need?

To calculate what final exam grade you need, find your current grades and the semester grade that you’d like to achieve:

• Multiply your current grades by their weights and sum them to get your Current grade .
• From your desired semester grade, subtract the previous value: Semester grade - Current grade = Final exam weighted This represents your weighted final exam grade needed to get your chosen grade.
• Divide the previous value by the weight of the final exam: Final exam grade = Final exam total / Final exam weight

How do I average two grades from a semester?

To average two grades from a semester:

• Multiply each grade by the percentage of the whole semester’s grade they represent (weight): (Grade 1 × Weight 1) + (Grade 2 × Weight 2)
• Divide this by the sum of the weights: Average = ((Grade 1 × Weight 1) + (Grade 2 × Weight 2)) / (Weight 1 + Weight 2)
• That’s it! Now you know how to average two grades.

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Marking, moderating, and scaling

Before marks are released, module teams make sure that work is marked consistently. How they do this will depend on the type of assessment – but it could include things like checking samples of work or recording student presentations so they could be reviewed by a second person.

Your module leader will also look at the distribution of marks on the module and compare this with previous years. If there is a difference, it could indicate a problem with the assessment. To address this, they can request permission to scale the results.

In the videos below, academic colleagues describe their school’s usual marking, moderating, and scaling practices.

Marking and moderation  - Dr Martin Farr and Dr Samantha Shields explain how work is marked and moderated and how extra attention is given to significant pieces of work like dissertations.

Scaling - Dr Sara Marsham gives an overview of scaling.

Each school has a moderation and scaling policy based on the University’s template . Your school will have provided you with a copy of the policy for your school.  

Once marks have been moderated, the confirmed marks go forward to the board of examiners for consideration. Marks are not altered at the Board of Examiners.  

Degree classifications

After Stage 1, your assessments begin to count towards your degree. Your degree programme handbook will give details on the importance (or weighting) given to work at each stage. You can also see this information on the  University website .

For information about the  detailed rules and processes in place see the University’s general regulations and assessment regulations.

Each school has a Board of Examiners for each subject area. The Board of Examiners is an official group responsible for considering the outcomes of assessment on programmes. They make decisions on your award and degree classification based on your marks.

There are some instances where they can show discretion:

• If a student’s work is close to grade boundaries - they review students marks across all of their credit-bearing modules and have the discretion to grant a higher award. The discretionary zone is normally 2 marks from the classification boundary.
• They consider the impact of personal extenuating circumstances (PEC) on assessment marks and have discretion to mitigate and grant a higher award.

When Boards of Examiners exercise discretion, they can only adjust in your favour; they cannot reduce an award. It is important to state that a higher award is not guaranteed.

In this video, Dr Sara Marsham explains what Boards of Examiners take into account when students’ marks fall into the discretionary zone or have PEC support.

Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC)

Find out how you can apply for adjustments if your studies are affected by unavoidable and unforeseen personal circumstances.

Higher Education Academic Record (HEAR)

At the end of each stage your marks are added to your Higher Education Academic Record (HEAR) . This contains details of all the marks across your studies including your award. It is the official record of your academic achievement.

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Getting a mark over 50% means that you are beginning to understand the difficult work of your degree. Getting over 60% is excellent because it means you have demonstrated a deep knowledge of your subject to the marker.

You may be used to getting marks of 90–100%, but this is very unlikely to happen at university. Remember that marks in the 50–70% range are perfectly normal. Your grades will improve as you get used to working at university level, and in the style required by your degree subject.

Degree classifications

UK degree classifications are as follows:

• First-Class Honours (First or 1st) (70% and above)
• Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1, 2.i) (60-70%)
• Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2, 2.ii) (50-60%)
• Third-Class Honours (Third or 3rd) (40-50%)

Visit the  Regulations  for further information on degree classifications.

In your first year at university, achieving a grade of 50% or more is a good thing. You can build on your work and improve as you work towards your final grade. Scores above 70% are classed as “First”, so you should be very excited to get a grade in that range.

It is rare for students to achieve grades higher than 90%, though this can happen. Remember as well that you will be surrounded by other highly motivated and capable students, so you may not automatically be top of the class anymore! Don’t worry – lots of your fellow students will be feeling the same, and there is always someone you can talk to about this. Having realistic expectations about your grades will help to reduce the possibility of feeling disappointed with yourself.

How to get a high mark

Before starting a piece of work, make sure you understand the assessment criteria . This may vary depending on your course and the specific piece of work; so ask your tutor if you are unsure.

In general, high marks will be given when you display that you have clearly understood the subject and included relevant detail. The best marks will go to students who show that they have read around the subject and brought their own analysis and criticism to the assignment.

Low marks will be given to a piece of work that suggests you don’t understand the subject or includes too much irrelevant detail. This applies to coursework and exams, so planning your work before you start is always a sensible option. Speak to your tutor if you are unsure about the requirements of a specific piece of work.

Don’t be afraid to ask

You may encounter different classifications, or courses that don’t use exactly the same boundaries. If you need help understanding the exact requirements of your course, contact your tutor for clarification.

When you’ve had your work returned to you, remember to look at the feedback to see where you could improve – this will give you the best chance of achieving a better grade in the future.

Marks Percentage Calculator

Use this test mark to percentage calculator to easily calculate the percentage given one or more test grades (marks) and the maximum possible number of marks. If you enter marks from multiple test exams or test tasks, they will be summed before the percentage calculation. Suitable for all school and college level exams.

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    How to calculate percentage of marks?

To find the percentage of marks only basic arithmetics with proportions is required. If it is a single mark, first divide the mark by the maximum possible mark and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage. If there are multiple marks involved, first find their sum total, then proceed as if it is a single mark and divide by the maximum total marks out of which these marks were obtained. Multiply by one hundred at the end to convert to percent. You can do this by hand, following the formulae below, or by using our mark percentage calculator above.

For example, if an exam has a single section and the maximum score is 25, for a student who scored 18 enter 18 in the first input field and 25 in the second, then click "Calculate". If an exam has three sections, or a student is scored on three separate subjects, enter the three obtained scores separated by spaces or commas like so "80 60 90" and then enter the maximum score they could have obtained, e.g. 300 if the score ceiling on each test is 100.

    Marks to percentage formula

In the simplest case we have just a single exam and therefore a single test grade to work with. In this case the calculation to convert marks into percentage is straightforward by following this formula:

Mark Percentage = Scored Mark / Test Maximum x 100

"Test maximum" corresponds to the "Out of ... marks" input field in our test grade percentage calculator.

If an exam is scored in separate test sections, or if you are calculating the percentage from several separate exams, then the following formula is applicable:

Mark Percentage = Sum of Scored Marks / Test(s) Maximum x 100

The sum is calculated in the usual way using simple algebra. Our percentage calculator of marks handles that for you automatically.

    Test marks to percentage - practical examples

First, a simple example with a single test. Let's say a student scored 85 on an exam with a maximum mark of 100. Plugging the numbers into the above formula, we get:

85 / 100 = 0.85 x 100 = 85% so the test percentage is 85%.

Now for a more complicated example of converting a score to percentage where there are two tests or two test sections that are being scored. If a student scored 92 points on the first exam and 88 points on the second one, and the total marks they can get on both tests is 200, what is the percentage that the student scored? To calculate this, we first sum up the two marks and then apply the equation as usual:

(92 + 88) / 200 x 100 = 180 / 200 x 100 = 0.90 x 100 = 90% so the overall percentage mark is 90%.

The table below shows the test grades on a given examination and their corresponding percentages assuming a maximum mark of 200.

All test percentages in the table are computed using this exam percentage calculator.

    How to calculate the average percentage score for an entire class

The above method can be expanded to any number of marks, including calculations for the percentage scored by a whole class of students on a given test material, or even across class subjects which can be useful to educators as a measure of success. For example, with 20 students in a class, enter the 20 marks obtained in the "Scored" calculator field (separate by spaces or commas) and then the maximum possible score (e.g. 20x40 = 800 if each student can get a maximum of 40 points) in the "Out of" field.

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Graduate catalog: 2024/25, criteria for awarding grades.

The University awards letter grades in recognition of academic performance in each course. Students are graded according to their individual performance in the course and not on a curve. The grading criteria listed below are illustrative and subject to the specifications in a given course. These are described in each course syllabus. Criteria for awarding grades as described in the course syllabi may include, but are not limited to:

• Quality of assignments and peer assessments
• Participation in the Discussion Forums and the quality of the postings
• Performance on quizzes
• Excellence of projects, papers, analysis and documentation of case studies
• Quality of Portfolio Assignments
• Class Presentations and Group Work

The Grading System

At the end of each course, a letter grade will be given by the Course Instructor for the course, based on the student’s performance.

• The minimum passing grade for a course is a C.
• Grades above F and below C will be recorded on the student’s transcript with the letter grade but with a zero grade-point as they are not considered satisfactory performance.

The University has established the following graduate-level grading scale. All instructional personnel are expected to comply with this scale:

Summary of Transcript Notations

Withdrawal (w).

Withdrawal from a course within the withdrawal period is reflected on the student’s official transcript; a withdrawal grade is not computed in GPA calculations.

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

All course credits where a letter grade is issued are factored into a student’s term and cumulative GPA.

A student’s grade-point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of units attempted. The total grade points earned for a course equals the number of grade points assigned times the number of course units. For example, if a student takes three 3-credit courses and receives grades of A-, C+, and F, then the GPA for the term equals the total grade points (3.67*3) + (2.33*3) + (0*3) = 18 divided by the total course units (9). The resulting GPA is 2.00.

Students are required to be in good academic standing and must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 in all coursework attempted at UoPeople and earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken in the major area of study in order to graduate from University of the People.

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The UK grading system is not terribly different to the grading systems in China , India, USA or the EU. The top grades go to the people who excel and get very high percentages and the pass grades are given to anyone who manages to achieve the minimum grade percentage required. But that is where the similarities end.

Whereas other systems use the alphabet to demonstrate the achievements of the student, the UK system uses a class grade order. This system dates all the way back to the invention of the university itself and reflects the archetype of the British class system .

The UK grading system:

First (1 st ): The best grade you can get. The student has got higher than 70% on their course or assignment. An almost perfect piece of work. You should be very happy with it. The markers definitely were…

2:1 (upper second class): Student achieved between 60%-69%. The work was at a very good level, but there was still room for improvement. Kick back, smile and relax. You’ve done a good job! You will need to get a 2:1 or higher if you’re planning on staying on for a masters or post-graduate degree.

2:2 (lower second class): If you got 50%-59% on a course or assignment, then you have this grade. Even though it is not a perfect score it is still very good. You should still be happy about getting this mark.

Third: If you get between 45%-49%, you need to start thinking about where you went wrong. It’s not the worst mark, but perhaps some tutoring might help next time.

Ordinary degree: The absolute minimum you need to pass the course. Getting between 40%-44% is not where you want to be. You should definitely seek out some extra help if you want to do more than scrape by. Or maybe cut down on the time spent in the pub…

Fail: Anything below 40% constitutes failure. Sorry, but you will need to take the course again to pass.

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Understanding the Undergraduate Grading System in the UK

Get a better understanding of the UK's university grading system for undergraduates. Learn the different degree levels from a “First” to a Third class, the pass rates for each and what they will mean for your further studying and career prospects.

Updated to include 21/22 HESA Qualifying Rates.

The British undergraduate degree classification system is a university grading scheme for undergraduate degrees (bachelor's degrees and integrated master's degrees) in the UK. It has been applied in other countries, with slight variations.

When applying to study for an undergraduate degree in the UK, many students are not aware that they have an option to study for a regular degree or a degree with honours. The latter is the most popular degree applied for in the UK. If applying for a bachelor’s degree in science, for example, you will see “Bsc (Hons)” as the qualifications you will receive. The “Hons” states that you will be studying an honours degree for that course. If you were to apply for an ordinary science degree, you will see “Bsc”.

When you study for an ordinary degree, the aim is to pass and achieve a degree in your subject. If you do not pass, you simply do not get a degree. You will not get a failed degree, but you will fail to achieve a degree. It is similar to a driving test, where passing will gain you a license and failing will not give you a licence.

An honours degree will not only give students a degree, but it will specify your level of achievement and speciality in that subject by awarding classifications. For this reason, it is far more popular, as it gives employers an opportunity to understand a graduate’s competency.

The table below shows the different honours degree classifications and their average alternative grading descriptions (it is worth noting that Open University (OU), which is a distance learning university with an open entry policy, has different grade boundaries):

What is a First degree?

First Class Honours degree (1st), commonly known as a “first”. A first class is the highest honours degree achievable. Although it is now usually impossible for students to study two full undergraduate subjects, some universities award “double firsts” when a student achieves a first class degree in two separate subjects, while studying one joint honours degree. The universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Glasgow have been known to award “double firsts”. A first class degree is achievable with very hard work and passion for your subject. Those who achieve this much desired classification are in the strongest position for employment, graduate programmes and acceptance for post-graduate study .

From 2016 to 2021, the percentage of students’ achieving first class honours has increased from 26% to 36% according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency .

What is 2:1 degree?

Second-class honours degree, upper division. A second-class degree is split into two divisions and the higher of the two divisions is the upper second class, commonly known as 2:1 (pronounced “two-one”) and often written as a 2.1. A 2:1 also puts you in a good position for employment, graduate programmes and post graduate study. For some institutions and for some employers, this is the minimum grade acceptable. Like a first class honours, the number of students achieving a 2:1 has increased significantly in the past few years. According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency, 46% of all full-time graduates achieved a 2.1 in the academic year of 2020/21.

What is a 2:2 degree?

Second-class honours, lower division. This is the lower division of a second-class degree. It is commonly known as a 2:2 or (2.2 degree) “Desmond” (as in Desmond “two-two”). A 2:2 degree is often the minimum grade required for most opportunities in employment and further education. In the 2020/21 academic year, 14% of students achieved a 2:2.

Third class

Third-class honours (3rd). Commonly known as a “third”, this degree is the lowest level of honour's degree achievable. Very few graduates achieve a third-class honours. In 2020/21, only 3% of students graduated with a third. Receiving a Third-Class degree is going to severely limit your prospects for postgraduate study, particularly abroad.

Breakdown of qualifiers obtaining each classification in the UK, 2017 to 2022

In some institutions, if an honours student fails to achieve a third class by a small margin, they will be awarded an ordinary degree. Until the 1970s Oxford University awarded fourth class honours.

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UK Grading System

The UK education system is unique as so is the grading system applied by educational institutions. However, the reputation of British higher education is largely attributed to such efficient education and grading system. Due to this many foreign countries have embraced the UK education and grading system either complete or with minor variations.

Understanding local grading system at the university you want to apply and in the foreign country you aim to study in, it is of essential importance. If not for anything else, you need to understand it in order to convert your grades and compare that to your university grade requirements.

Often times, too many international students, find the grading system in the UK a bit intriguing. To a large extent, this is something not to be worried about and quite expected. The reasons underneath this confusion have to do with students getting used with their native grading system.

To solve this problem in no time, below we explain everything you need to know about the grading system.

Grading System in the UK

At the very beginning it is very important you recall the fact that the grading system of the UK’s constituent countries varies to a certain scale. Overall, the grading system applied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland share a lot of similarities, while the Scottish grading system is different.

Grading system in compulsory education

Compulsory education in the UK is divided into four major key stages. At the end of each key stage, students sat in various examinations and their academic achievement is evaluated against national curriculum levels. In addition to your test scores, other factors like your projects and your participation in coursework will be taken into consideration to evaluate your performance. There are 8 such levels and an additional level standing for “Exceptional performance”. Taking this periodical assessment tests is mandatory at the age of 7,11 and 14.

Following the completion of compulsory education, British students must undertake their GCSE exams to assess their learning progress up to that stage. There are two GCSE grading systems applied in the UK. As of 2018, GCSE grades in England are indicated by numbers from 1 to 9. On the other hand, in the old GCSE system used in Wales and Northern Ireland students’ achievement is evaluated using a letter grading scale from A* to G.

Grading system in UK Higher Education

The UK has a unique higher education grading system. Its most unique feature compared to traditional grading systems is that it aims to be more specific in describing students’ academic achievement.

This type of assessment method is highly valued because it offers many advantages. Most importantly it highlights your academic strengths and specific skills, therefore, it helps employers gain a better understanding of your true potential.

Since it is proved to be such an efficient tool to assess students’ performance, many foreign countries like Canada, Australia and India are using the same grading system on some occasions with small changes to fit into their own local educational context.

The UK universities use a letter grade scale from A to F to indicate their students’ academic performance. If you get an A it means you have shown outstanding knowledge whereas if you get an F it means your score is not sufficient to pass the exam.

Listed below are grades you can take at university in the UK and their definition

However, we already mentioned that UK universities tend to be highly specific when evaluating their students’ academic score. This is to say not all students who get an A have performed the same.

This marking principle is not only limited to the fact that all students who have the same grade lie into different mark bands. At the undergraduate level, final degrees are also classified according to overall students’ academic performance.

Depending on your academic achievement, undergraduate degrees are classified into the following categories:

• First-class Honours (70% and higher).
• Second-class Honours ( 50% -70%).
• Third-class Honours (40% – 50%).

First-class degree

The first-class degree or often commonly referred to as “first”, is the highest academic achievement at the undergraduate level in UK universities. In more simple terms it means that your overall academic score is equal or above to 70% of the total score you could have achieved in your undergraduate degree course. It is like saying your average grade at the undergraduate level was an A.

If you get a first-class degree it means that you have demonstrated an outstanding level of knowledge through your course and you’re highly competent at the subject you’ve studied for.

As you can easily assume the British universities apply some of the highest academic standards. That being said, in order to achieve a first-class degree, you have to be among very few students who show an outstanding level of academic achievement. In recent years the number of first-class graduates in the UK has increased smoothly, but their proportion remains small still.

Usually, your overall marking score must be at least 70% in order to be awarded a first-class degree, but sometimes changes depending on the university you’re studying at.

Quite often your grades in the first year are not taken into account in your final qualification, but your academic progress in the second and senior year definitely will.

Note that since a first-class degree requires an excellent intellectual aptitude, it is not common for UK universities to offer joint first-class degree courses. However, famous universities like Oxford, Cambridge and Glasgow do offer some courses of that kind.

Second class degree

The second-class degree is divided into two categories: upper second-class degree and lower second-class degree.

The upper second-class degree is labelled as 2:1 degree (read “two-one”). In order to be awarded a 2:1 degree (read “two-one”), your academic score must range from 60% to 69%. By definition, it means that you have shown pretty good knowledge, but there is some room for improvement.

Typically, you’re going to need an upper second-class degree if you want to enroll a master degree in the UK because it is the minimum entry requirement. An upper second-class degree also puts you in a favourable position in the job market as it is very much sought-after from employers.

The lower second-class degree is commonly known as a 2:2(read “two-two”) degree. Compared to other classified degrees described in previous sections a lower second-class degree is a lower academic achievement, therefore doesn’t draw any significant improvement in your CV and your employability.

Third Class Degree

A third-class degree is the lowest academic qualification you can get in an undergraduate degree program. Students to whom is awarded a third-class degree have taken marks between 40% and 49%, which is surely something you should not aim for.

Unfortunately, the prospects of finding a good job or succeeding in postgraduate education holding a third-class degree are low. Statistically, third-class students share the smallest proportion of undergraduates in the UK.

Note that in some cases student whose final academic score lies close to the minimum required to get a third-class degree, will still be awarded a regular degree known as Pass.

The UK Grading System and ETCS grades

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation  System is a common grading framework used by European countries in order to facilitate the process of converting grades from a local grading system to another one.

The table below shows final grades in the UK and their corresponding equivalent in the ECTS system

Note however that ECTS are to a large extent optional and universities are still free to apply their own grading policies. Most of the time, the transcript of a student’s grade in Europe will contain an additional column for ECTS grades alongside local grades.

The UK Grading System and The US Grading System

Since the US grading system is very popular and many US students are attending university in the UK it is very interesting to see how does one grading system stand compared to the other.

The table below shows grades at UK universities and their equivalent in the US grading system

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This page explains how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly. It also gives details about how our grades are decided and applied to students' work and examinations.

University College Birmingham places great importance on ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to do well. There is a number of practices in place to support this.

Academic integrity and misconduct

Throughout your programme of study UCB will provide opportunities for you to develop your academic skills. The Helping you to study section of this handbook provides details of support available to students in developing academic practice. 

Cheating, collusion and plagiarism (including AI) are types of Academic Misconduct.  These are some of the names used for ways in which a student may present as their own, work completed, or written by someone else. Academic Misconduct is taken very seriously by University College Birmingham.

University College Birmingham's Code of Practice on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct details the process by which matters of Academic Misconduct are investigated and the penalties that may be applied. University College Birmingham's disciplinary procedures relating to assessment offences are shown in the General Student Regulations .

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Ensuring that the grades you are awarded are fair

Before assignments are given to students, they are subject to an internal moderation process which ensures they are at an appropriate level, allow students to achieve the learning outcomes and have appropriate grading criteria in place. All assessments are marked in line with these criteria and then grades are checked by a moderator to make sure they are consistent and fairly awarded. This moderating of grades is then also looked at by an external examiner to ensure appropriate grades are awarded. The Assessment and Moderation Cycle shows you the process and considerations lecturers follow when assessing your work. All marks are provisional and may go up or down until the Board of Examiners has confirmed and published final marks.

Who sits on the Board of Examiners?

Module lecturers, tutors and senior lecturers from each course team are the staff who know each student and their work best. They all attend the exam boards at which their students’ work is considered. The relevant Head of Department will also attend the board which is chaired by the Executive Dean of the School or their nominee.

The Examinations Unit records all decisions made ready to publish. UCB Registry also attend every Board of Examiners to ensure that decisions are made in line with our Assessment Regulations and that practices are consistent across all exam boards.

At the External Board of Examiners meeting for students due to be awarded, one or more External Examiners will usually participate. External Examiners are experienced professionals, often senior teaching figures from other HE institutions or occasionally senior figures from industry. They are chosen for their expert knowledge of your course’s area of study. Their role is to monitor the quality of teaching and on your course and ensure that it is compatible with national standards. Further information on the role of  External Examiners and an External Examiner Guide for Students are available.

HE Generic Grading Criteria

University College Birmingham uses a standard system relating to feedback and grading of assessed work on Higher Education (HE) courses.

The system is designed to:

Clarify and reinforce to students and lecturers the features and expectations of work at a given level on Higher Education courses;

Clarify the features and expectations of work characteristic to a range of marks;

Ensure consistency and transparency in terms of the approach to grading of HE work across the University’s course portfolio;

Foster and promote constructive feedback to students.

The criteria show the generally sought after features of student work at each level of study on HE courses within a range of marks.

The criteria have been benchmarked against national standards.

HE Generic Grading Criteria can be found within the UCB Assessment and Moderation Lifecycle.

Benefits of the System

University College Birmingham is keen to develop assessment feedback mechanisms to guide you towards a positive learning experience. As such, awareness of the criteria should help you raise your grading profile. Consistent use of the generic grading criteria across your assessments should mean that the level of work that is expected of you should become clearer over time. You will soon become very familiar with the criteria.

You can also use the generic grading criteria to self-reflect on your attainment by reviewing the criteria for higher grades on the sheet against your own performance. Additionally, the generic grading criteria are designed to encourage lecturers to fully consider the attributes of your presented work. Attributes related to both academic and professional features are assessed.

As the grading criteria are written in a common format across each level of study, you should be able to see more clearly how expectations change as you move from one level to the next through your course. For all assessment, you will receive a % mark which will have been subject to internal procedures and remains a provisional mark until the conclusion of the External Examination Board.

‘Levels’ of Work

Students on Higher Education courses are assessed at various ‘levels’ during their course. It is now common practice to refer to ‘level of study’ rather than ‘year of study’. This is because students have various modes of attendance - for example, part-time courses take more years to complete than full-time courses. Some courses include a 48-week work placement and thus take longer to complete.

The various levels of study are shown below:

Level 4 (Certificate Level): This is generally year one of full-time HE courses.

Level 5 (Foundation/Diploma Level): This is generally the second year of full-time HE courses (or the second/third years of courses which include a 48-week work placement).

Level 6 (Honours Level): This is the final stage of undergraduate degree work. Generally the third year of undergraduate degree courses (or the fourth year of courses that include a 48 week placement).

Level 7 (Masters Level): This is postgraduate level.

Note: all assignments that you receive should confirm the ‘level’ of work that applies.

Use of Customised Grading Criteria Specific to Individual Assignments and Assessed Seminars

In addition to the use of generic grading criteria, you may undertake assessments where the lecturers issue additional criteria specific to that assessment. Furthermore, some assessments, for example those of a very practical nature, may specify different criteria. However, what is required of you and the grading criteria applicable should ALWAYS be made clear on the assignment.

Your lecturer may direct you to additional formative support or on-site facilities/services which you may find helpful.

Teamwork and its assessment

Should your assignment require you to work as part of a team, you will receive an individual grade based upon your performance, as well as personalised feedback. The module leader will explain how your individual grade and feedback will be determined.

Importance of word counts and presentation timings

Assignment word counts and presentation timings should always be observed. Ignoring a word count increases significantly the risk of your work losing marks because it lacked structure, flow, focus and clarity. Timings must be observed for assessed presentations for the same reasons.

Please note that for written assignments, the following are included  in the word count:

• Main headings and sub-headings
• In-text citations

The following are  not  part of the word count:

• Title page, Contents page, Reference List and Appendices.
• Content in models, graphs, data tables and other exhibited figures or images, including their titles.

Examination Feedback

Students can access the examiner’s comments from their examination scripts by contacting [email protected] for a Request to Access Examiners' Comments form.

Grading of Work

Undergraduate students.

For Undergraduate students, shortly after you receive assessment feedback from your module lecturer, provisional marks are relayed to the Examinations Unit and updated in the Results tab on the Student Dashboard. This information will enable you to track your progress on all assessments you have submitted. 

Grading Undergraduate Work

All student work is awarded a percentage mark. For undergraduate courses, the pass mark is 40%. Keeping track of the marks you receive will help you to gauge your performance.  

Bachelor's Degree classifications, the final grade for your degree overall, are as follows: 

• First Class Honours - (1 st )
• Second Class Honours (Upper Division) (2.1)
• Second Class Honours (Lower Division) (2.2)
• Third Class Honours  (3 rd ) and

You may be more familiar with the shortened name shown in brackets above.

For all Bachelor's degrees your final classification is calculated using the formula which can be found in the  Academic Regulations Part 2: Assessment, Progression and Award   This document explains whether your final award is classified and if it is, how the final classification is calculated. 

In very general terms

• 70% and above equates to 1st class
• 60-69% equates to a 2:1
• 50-59% equates to a 2:2
• 40-49% equates to a 3rd class
• 39% and below is a fail

Foundation Degrees

A foundation degree is unclassified, pass only.

Postgraduate students

For postgraduate students shortly after you receive assessment feedback from your module lecturer, provisional marks are relayed to the Examinations Unit and updated in the Results tab on the Student Dashboard. This information will enable you to track your progress on all assessments you have submitted.  Keeping track of the marks you receive will help you to gauge your performance.

Grading postgraduate work and final awards

Grading on these courses is based on a percentage grading system. The mark for a pass at Masters Level is 50%.  

Postgraduate awards are made at Pass, Merit or Distinction.  This is calculated using the formula in this document: Academic Regulations Part 2: Assessment, Progression and Award .

In general terms for postgraduate degrees

• 70%-100% equates to Distinction
• 60%-69% equates to Merit
• 50%-59% equates to Pass
• 49% and below is a fail

Getting your results

Following meetings of the Boards of Examiners, final results of a student’s assessments will be published on  the Student Dashboard . This will show, for each module:

• The marks gained for each component of the module,
• The total module mark and
• The number of credits achieved

The decision of the Board of Examiners will also be published at the end of each level of study in the same place (at the end of each semester for PT Foundation Degree students). The decision indicates whether a student:

• Can progress to the next level of the course,
• Is required to resit any assessments,
• Has been offered a first attempt at assessment due to extenuating circumstances,
• Is required to repeat study or;
• Whether a student has achieved an award.

Assessment results are posted on UCB Portal at 12pm on the dates of publication.

Access the Portal

By clicking on the Decision bar, students can access full details of what to do next.

It is each student’s responsibility to check their own results as soon as possible after publication. Details of publications dates can be found on Canvas. Contact the  Examinations Unit  with any queries.

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Understanding Credits

The number of credits awarded at each stage of study is very important. Each year of study could generate a maximum of 120 credits. Students must attempt all modules and assessments within a level of study. Normally, any student failing a module will be required to repeat or re-sit assessment in order to gain the requisite number of credits before progressing. 

For undergraduate programmes and the taught programme for postgraduates, students who have achieved fewer than 60 credits within the level of study, will usually be asked to repeat all failed modules and will not usually be offered a further opportunity to resubmit. There may be exceptions to this on programmes subject to PSRB requirements.

Credit is awarded when the learning outcomes for a module are met. This is usually indicated by achieving a pass mark for the module overall (40% at undergraduate level, 50% at postgraduate level). In some cases it may be possible to achieve a pass mark where at least one component of the module is not passed, as long as this is over 15%. In this situation credit may not be awarded. Full details can be found in UCB's  Academic Regulations Part 2: Assessment, Progression and Award

Credit and Undergraduate Awards

Students should be aware that they must attempt all modules at each level. However, students must achieve a minimum of 200 credits on the Foundation Degree including 100 credits at Level 5 to be considered for admission to the Bachelor's Degree top-up year (this may differ for courses with Must Pass modules). 

For Bachelor's Degree students, a minimum of 320 credits must be achieved across the 3 years of the course (or 440 credits across 4 years for courses with placement) to be considered for an Honours degree. In addition, at least 100 credits must be passed in the final year for a classification to be awarded. By taking resits or repeating study (if required) you give yourself the best opportunity to achieve.

Any undergraduate student with questions about the number of credits they have achieved can contact the Examinations Officer for their course to discuss their situation.

Full details of the credits required to achieve an award can be found in UCB’s Academic Regulations Part 2: Assessment, Progression and Award .

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Credit and Postgraduate Awards

In order to Progress to Dissertation, a postgraduate student must have achieved a mark of 40% or more in all taught modules and have gained at least 80 credits at Level 7 in modules taken as part of the taught component of the course. 

Full details of the credits required to achieve an award and the criteria for the awards at Merit and Distinction can be found in UCB’s Academic Regulations Part 2: Assessment, Progression and Award  .

Any Postgraduate student with questions about the number of credits they have achieved can contact the Examinations Officer for their course to discuss their situation.

Further help

Further information on how degree classifications are calculated is available by making an appointment with your Examinations Officer to discuss your grade profile by emailing [email protected] .

For queries about any information in the section, please contact [email protected]  or [email protected]  

Your student record, or transcript

On successful completion of a course, all students are awarded a certificate by the relevant awarding body (eg. UCB, University of Warwick or University of Birmingham). This is usually provided at or shortly after Graduation, depending on when the students' results are published. You will also be provided with a formal record of the modules studied and your marks in the form of an Academic Transcript. This will show details of the course studied, qualification awarded and classification, where applicable. Your lecturer can provide, on request, a reference which includes information about placements, prizes or other achievements.

The Examinations Unit normally produces one free transcript for each student at the end their level of study/course. For students completing a programme of study, a digital copy of your final Academic Transcript will be published through the University College Birmingham's secure document site  Student Document Verification Service (SDVS) , while a hard copy will be posted to the student’s permanent home address. Students who do not receive the hard copy of the academic transcript within 16 weeks of the publication of results can contact the  Examinations Unit to request a free replacement transcript. After this 16-week period, if we have not heard from you, the assumption will be made that your transcript has been safely delivered to your address. Students requiring transcripts after this 16-week period will have to place their order through  SDVS  or contact the  Registry for additional copies of lost/new transcripts. 

If a student requires a letter or transcript to confirm academic progress within the academic year and before final results have been published, the student can contact the Examinations Unit to request an interim transcript. Registry may also be able to provide a letter confirming a student’s current status if required. The Academic Registry and the Examinations Unit are based in The Link building.

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