Calculating a Degree Classification
The Open University’s (OU) Algorithm
Using the Open University algorithm, your degree classification is decided by calculating a Weighted Grade Credit score.
This score is calculated from your marks for the final two stages of your degree (Stage 2 [HE5] and Stage 3 [HE6]).
Marks from Stage 3 (HE6) are double-weighted, which means they count for more than the marks from Stage 2 (HE5).
After this score is calculated, it's checked against a table to determine your final degree classification.
Full details of the Open University algorithm can be found in Sections 18 and 19 of the Academic Regulations for Subsidiary Institutions of The Open University.