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

Bachelor’s Degrees with Classified Honours (Commencement before 2022/23)

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.

This description is applicable to candidates of undergraduate programmes who commenced their studies before 2022/23 and candidates of one year intercalated programmes who commenced their studies in 2022/23.

Integrated Degrees of Masters and Bachelor (Commencement before 2022/23)

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 candidates of undergraduate programmes who commenced their studies before 2022/23. 

Bachelor’s Degrees with Classified Honours (Commencement from 2022/23)

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.

This description is applicable to candidates of undergraduate programmes who commenced their studies from 2022/23 and candidates of one year intercalated programmes commencing their studies from 2023/24.

Integrated Degrees of Masters and Bachelor (Commencement from 2022/23)

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 candidates of undergraduate programmes who commenced their studies from 2022/23.

Taught Postgraduate Awards

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