Classification

This page describes the University’s approach to classification. Details of the procedure for classification are published in full in the Rules for Award.

Undergraduate Awards (Iteration A)

The degree classification for Bachelor's degrees with classified honours is determined according to credit-weighted average grades. The classification average is calculated by weighting years of study according to the better of a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio between programme levels 2 and 3. The School will automatically apply the ratio that results in the highest classification average. There are special rules for skills electives and for four-year programmes, and alternative arrangements for other types of undergraduate qualifications.

Integrated Masters and Bachelors awards are classified according to credit-weighted average grades. The classification average is calculated by weighting years of study according to the better of 1:1:1 or 1:2:2 ratio between programme years 2, 3 and 4. The School will automatically apply the ratio that results in the highest classification average.

This description is applicable to all students who have commenced their current programme at Leeds before the 2022/23 academic year or commenced their final year before the 2024/25 academic year.

Undergraduate Awards (Iteration B)

The degree classification for Bachelor's degrees with classified honours is determined according to credit-weighted average grades. The classification average is calculated by weighting years of study according to the 1:2 ratio between programme levels 2 and 3. There are special rules for skills electives and for four-year programmes, and alternative arrangements for other types of undergraduate qualifications.

Integrated Masters and Bachelors awards are classified according to credit-weighted average grades. The classification average is calculated by weighting years of study according to the 1:2:2 ratio between programme years 2, 3 and 4. 

This description is applicable to all students who both commenced their current programme at Leeds during or after the 2022/23 academic year and commenced their final year during or after the 2024/25 academic year.

Taught Postgraduate Awards

Taught postgraduate awards are classified by credit-weighted average grades across all modules studied as part of the programme.