Marking scale degrees

Degree classifications

• 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%)

1. Is a 2.1 degree good?
2. What is a 2.1 degree UK?
3. Is 2.2 a good degree?
4. How do you determine the scale of a degree?

Is a 2.1 degree good?

Usually, the average overall score of 70%+ Second-class honours, upper division (2.1): usually, the average overall exam score of 60%+ Second-class honours, lower division (2.2): usually, the average overall score of 50%+ Third-class honours (3rd): usually, the average overall score of 40%+

What is a 2.1 degree UK?

1. Upper Second Class. 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”). A 2.1 also puts you in a good position for employment, graduate programmes and post graduate study.

Is 2.2 a good degree?

Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree. Third-Class Honours (40-50%): known as a 'third' or 3rd, this degree is the lowest honours degree achievable.

How do you determine the scale of a degree?

How do you find the scale degree?

1. C is the first degree of the scale. The first degree is the tonic.
2. D is the second degree of the scale. ...
3. E is the third degree of the scale. ...
4. F is the fourth degree of the scale. ...
5. G is the fifth degree of the scale. ...
6. A is the sixth degree of the scale. ...
7. B is the seventh degree of the scale.