Classification

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

Undergraduate Awards

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.

The degree classification for Integrated Degrees of Master and Bachelor is determined 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. There are additional rules for some accredited programmes and some differences for 2+2 programmes.

The approach applies to all students who commenced their current programme at Leeds during or after the 2022/23 academic year and will be commencing their final year during or after the 2024/25 academic year.

Students who commenced their current programme at Leeds before the 2022/23 academic year, or commenced their final year before the 2024/25 academic year, will be classified under the previous Rules for Award (replaced by the Academic Regulations from 2024/25).

Taught Postgraduate Awards

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