Assessment Criteria

Grade Bandings

Below are the bandings used across all undergraduate courses nationally:

  • First (1)

    • 90 - 100

    • 80 - 89

    • 70 - 79

  • Upper Second (2.1)

    • 60 - 69

  • Lower Second (2.2)

    • 50 - 59

  • Third (3)

    • 40 - 49

  • Fail

    • 30 - 39

    • 0 - 29

Notice how each grade banding relates to degree classifications - see the Understanding your degree classification guidance for more information.