How Final Grades Are Estimated in the UK
A final UK university grade often combines credit-weighted module marks with a year weighting such as 40:60 or 30:70.
Use this page as a planning estimate and check your programme handbook for official rules.
This tool is aimed at estimating your overall final result across all counted years and modules, rather than checking a single classification boundary in isolation.
When to Use This vs the Classification Calculator
Use this calculator when you want a single overall weighted average across your full degree, including how much weight each year carries. Use the dedicated UK Degree Classification calculator instead if you specifically want to see which named band (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) that average falls into under different year-weighting methods.
Both tools use the same underlying credit-weighted calculation, so results should match when the same marks, credits and year weighting are entered into either one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and the UK Degree Classification calculator?
This tool focuses on your overall weighted average across all years, while the classification calculator specifically maps that average onto First/2:1/2:2/Third bands using different year-weighting methods.
Can I combine module marks and dissertation marks in this tool?
Yes, enter the dissertation as one row with its own credit value alongside your other modules, and it will be included in the overall weighted average.
Does this tool support all three (or four) years of study?
Yes, you can add rows for any year of study; just make sure the credit values and year weighting reflect your specific course structure.
What if my university only publishes marks after moderation?
Use your provisional or unconfirmed marks for planning purposes, but treat this calculator's result as an estimate until your official, moderated results are released.
Can I use this before results day to double-check my expected grade?
Yes, many students use it to sanity-check their expected overall result once most marks are known, though the final official calculation may include additional university-specific rules.
Why might my result differ slightly from my university's own calculation?
Universities may apply rounding, compensation, borderline reviews, or capped resit rules that a general calculator can't fully replicate, so treat this as a planning estimate rather than an official figure.