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Degree classification

The grading of UK honours degrees: first class (1st), upper second (2:1), lower second (2:2) and third (3rd), with an ordinary or pass degree below.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Grading

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Honours degree All four UK nations (details may differ)
A bachelor's degree at level 6 (SCQF level 10 in Scotland) classified as first, upper second (2:1), lower second (2:2) or third class.
GPA (Grade point average) United States International
The average of a student's course grades converted to points, usually on a 4.0 scale where A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 and F = 0. Scales and weighting vary by school.

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