Calculating a Degree Classification

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Algorithm

Using the UCA algorithm, your degree classification is decided by calculating an Average score.

This score is calculated from averaging the marks from your unit results for the final stage of your degree (Stage 3 [HE6]).

The three unit results at this stage are added together and divided by three to calculate the average, determining which of the four classifications will be awarded for the degree.

After this score is calculated, it's mapped against the grade bandings to determine your final degree classification:

  • First (1) - 70 to 100

  • Upper Second (2:1) - 60 to 69

  • Lower Second (2:2) - 50 to 59

  • Third (3) - 40 to 49