What percentage of students get a first?

2021-12-19

What percentage of students get a first?

The government has called repeatedly for a crackdown on university grade inflation, but, according to new data, the proportion of students with firsts has risen from 16% in 2010-11 to 30% in 2018-19, while the proportion of those gaining either a first or a 2:1 has climbed from 67% to 79%.

Is a 2.2 still a good degree?

Probably not, you still have a degree. It’s pretty bad though as you are competing with grads with 2:1 for good jobs. You can hustle to work on your CV and gain skills in the next few years, but opportunities would come as easily as someone with a 2:1 or 1st.

What is your grade if you get 70%?

The 4.0 Scale

Percent Grade Letter Grade 4.0 Scale
77-79 C+ 2.3
73-76 C 2.0
70-72 C- 1.7
67-69 D+ 1.3

What grade is a 96%?

How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

Letter Grade Percent Grade 4.0 Scale
A 93-96 4.0
A- 90-92 3.7
B+ 87-89 3.3
B 83-86 3.0

Is there a grade higher than a first?

First-Class Honours (70% and above): a first class degree, usually referred to as a ‘first’ or 1st, is the highest honours degree you can achieve. Upper Second-Class Honours (60-70%): there are two levels of second class degree. An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels.

Will a 70 Bring down your grade?

Use this calculator to find out the grade needed on the final exam in order to get a desired grade in a course. It accepts letter grades, percentage grades, and other numerical inputs….Your final is worth:

Letter Grade GPA Percentage
C- 1.7 70-72%
D+ 1.3 67-69%
D 1 63-66%
D- 0.7 60-62%

What is 80 out of 100 as a grade?

Percent Letter Grade
83 – 86 B
80 – 82 B-
77 – 79 C+
73 – 76 C

How much will a 0 affect my grade if I have a 90?

45%

Is a 70 grade good?

This is an above-average score, between 80% and 89% C – this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D – this is still a passing grade, and it’s between 59% and 69%