2006-10-10 02:29:21 · 20 answers · asked by El 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
"Honours degree
Most degrees are honours degrees and, depending on how you do in your exams or coursework, are split into: first class honours (or firsts), upper second class or 2.i (pronounced 'two-one'), lower-second class or 2.ii (a 'two-two', more commonly called a 'Desmond') and third class honours, or a third. If a student does badly, but not quite badly enough to fail, that's when they might not get an honours degree, but an ordinary degree instead"
This is taken from Manchester University's jargon buster.
2006-10-10 03:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by fidget 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honours degrees are classified as:
First class
Upper second (2.1)
Lower second (2.2)
Third class
So, yes, your 2.1 is an honours degree.
Pass degrees and Ordinary degrees, on the other hand, are not honours degrees.
2006-10-10 02:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Adrian W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An honours degree usually has something extra about it, for instance we had to get above a certain mark in our final year project to get Hons as well as meeting other criteria such as a certain overall mark. Generally a Pass was a non-honours degree and third upwards were honours.
2006-10-10 02:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by ehc11 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an Honours degree has a (Hons) on its name.
Like I have a BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
My course was an honours course because it was 4 years long with the third year being a work placement.
I don't think this is compulsory, they may be other ways of making a course an honours degree. check your University website, but it either is or isn't an honours degree, I don't think you can change it.
2006-10-10 02:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Simon80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would count as an Honours degree - I think a Third and above qualifies as Honours
2006-10-10 02:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by big pup in a small bath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A degree is a Level 6 qualification. UK universities offer over 50,000 different degree courses.
Honours degrees are divided into four 'classes' (like grades): 1 (first - the highest level), 2.1 (upper second), 2.2 (lower second), 3 (third or pass)
2006-10-10 02:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are honours degrees and pass degrees. Pass degrees do not get graded. They are lower than a third class honours degree.
2006-10-10 02:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by Chris C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An honours degree depends on the amount of credits you achieved. If you've been awarded honours your degree certificate should state "(Hons)" after your degree title.
2006-10-12 02:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degrees are this -
1 = 1st Class honours
2.1 = Higher second class honours
2.2 = Lower second class honours
3 = Third class honours
Pass = Degree (but not with honours)
You've done well!!
2006-10-10 02:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An "honors degree" is when you have a very good GPA. There are different levels of honors degrees and different universities/colleges have different criteria. Look in your college Registrar's section of your yearbook or on the Internet for the answer. I would assume an "Honors Degree" requires a 3.25 or a 3.5 My son recently graduated with "High Honors" and he had a 3.87. There were several who graduated with "Highest Honors".... and I assume those were the really super bright students who had a 4.0.
If your GPA is 2.1 - then you graduate with a degree.... and you and your family should be proud of your success in completing college. However, you would not merit any significant recognition at graduation. Good luck with your future endeavors. Hope this answered your question sufficiently.
2006-10-10 02:46:52 · answer #10 · answered by Betty Harlan 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋