what is 2:2 and 2:1 grade?

Answer 1

Honours degrees are awarded in the UK as follows:

First class
Upper second class (2:1)
Lower second class (2:2)
Third class

Answer 2

For an Honours Degree in the UK:

A First requires a mark of 70% or above (which equates to an A)
A 2:1 is an Upper Second class degree, which requires 60-69% (a B)
A 2:2 is a Lower Second class degree, 50-59% (a C)
Third class honours are 40-49% (a D)
Below 40% is a fail.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

First is a first class university degree.
2:1 = Upper Second Class Degree
2:2 = Lower Second Class Degree
3 = Third Class Degree


I now that a 2:2 is lovingly known as a 'Desmond' - as in Desmond 'Tutu'! There are other affectionate names for each grade but I can't remember them offhand.

Answer 4

in university the level of degree honours start off with first class (1st) being the best, then 2:1 then 2:2 then 3rd.

Answer 5

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