Could anyone explain how Degree's are graded?

[z-layrex]

I'm currently topping up my diploma of HE to a Degree part time, so basically the final year of a degree over 2 years. I understand that your final grade is marked as an average? I don't think I did very well in this first research module, but I know i'm going to do well with the rest of course as it's mostly centred around critical care which i'm pretty good with.

So if I get a third or a 2-2 in this first 20 credit module, will it really matter if I do well in the rest of the modules?

[Donut]

Think it depends n the weighting of each module. Didnt study a degree like yours, but when i studied i had a 2:2 in a 15 credit module but still came out with a 1st class overall considering the dissertation was weighted as a 6th of the overall degree so getting a first on that really boosted the overall mark.

Your degree might be different but dont think itll cause too much problem

[Donut]

I mean to say that, if your modules are weighted differently, a 2:2 or third in a more heavily weighted module would be a real problem

[Leicester Lass]

They will average over all your modules. Usually each year is worth 120 credits, so a 2:2 in one 20 credit module is fine because if you get 2:1s in the rest you'll come out with a 2:1 on average.

[Bluefoxtim]

Just make sure you do well on the modules with a heavy weighting.

I got a 67% overall, helped by an 80% in my dissertation!

[lcfcadam]

Good job you're not doing English with the grammar in the thread title...

[dave the caveman]

Each uni has their own classification system. Typically year one is meaningless, year two plays a small part with your grades in year three making up the bulk. Some uni's will chop your worst performing year three grade out altogether. Others will count them all. To find out you need to log into the uni website and have a look around, there should be a long document available which explains everything. Or you could just ask them, but I don't think even a lot of lecturers know exactly how it works. Most students haven't a clue. Strange really because its quite important when you think about it.

[Nick]

Each uni has their own classification system. Typically year one is meaningless, year two plays a small part with your grades in year three making up the bulk. Some uni's will chop your worst performing year three grade out altogether. Others will count them all. To find out you need to log into the uni website and have a look around, there should be a long document available which explains everything. Or you could just ask them, but I don't think even a lot of lecturers know exactly how it works. Most students haven't a clue. Strange really because its quite important when you think about it.

This is the correct reply.

[Alexikokopops]

Mine was an average of my modules (weighted on how big they were and my yearly marks). I did a statistics degree. My mates was done based on the number of 2:1s you got and some other shit. His was a law degree. In short? It differs. Ask the course moderator how yours is graded.