This table shows what marks you need to achieve in order to be awarded each degree classification.
| Average Percentage Mark |
Award |
70%+ |
60-69% |
50-59% |
40-49% |
30-39% |
Masters Award |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass
|
|
|
Postgraduate Diploma |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass
|
|
|
Postgraduate Certificate |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass
|
|
|
Integrated Masters Award |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass
|
|
|
Honours Degree |
First class |
Upper Second class (2:1) |
Lower Second class (2:2) |
Third class |
|
Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education, Higher National Certificate |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass
|
Pass |
|