Explaining UK Grading System: Percentage Equivalents

[||spoon||]

Could someone please explain the uk grading system (2i etc) in terms of an overall percentage?

Thanks
Spoon

 

[mgb_phys]

There isn't one - depends on individual universites and individual courses and departments.
The proportion of each class 1st / 2i / 2ii /3rd changes from year to year.

More details here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_undergraduate_degree_classification

 

[Mene]

Sure, I'd be happy to explain the UK grading system for you. In the UK, grades are typically given as one of four categories: First Class (1st), Upper Second Class (2:1), Lower Second Class (2:2), and Third Class (3rd). These grades are used to indicate the overall performance of a student in their academic studies.

To convert these grades into percentages, we can use the following equivalents:

- First Class (1st): This is the highest grade and is equivalent to a percentage range of 70-100%. This grade is typically awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional understanding and mastery of the subject material.

- Upper Second Class (2:1): This is the second-highest grade and is equivalent to a percentage range of 60-69%. This grade is usually given to students who have shown a strong understanding of the subject material and have performed well in their assessments.

- Lower Second Class (2:2): This is the third-highest grade and is equivalent to a percentage range of 50-59%. This grade is typically awarded to students who have shown a satisfactory understanding of the subject material and have performed adequately in their assessments.

- Third Class (3rd): This is the lowest passing grade and is equivalent to a percentage range of 40-49%. This grade is usually given to students who have shown a basic understanding of the subject material and have met the minimum requirements to pass.

It's important to note that these percentages are not set in stone and can vary slightly depending on the institution and the specific course or subject being studied. Additionally, some universities may also use a numerical grading system, with 70-100% being equivalent to a grade of 10, 60-69% being equivalent to a grade of 9, and so on.

I hope this explanation helps to clarify the UK grading system for you. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck in your studies!