4. Assessment

4.13. Degree classification

To be awarded your degree, you must:

  • Pass modules to a minimum value of 315 credits.
  • Pass modules to a minimum value of 90 credits at level 6.
  • Obtain a minimum weighted average mark of 40%

Your degree classification is based on your Classification Mark. This is a weighted average of all 360 credits taken during your degree. Modules taken in year 1 are worth 10%, modules taken in year 2 are worth 30%, and modules taken in your final year are worth 60%.

If you are on a four-year “with a year abroad” programme, you must pass the year abroad but no grade is awarded and it does not count towards the Classification Mark. Similarly, if you are on a four-year course 'with a year in industry' you must pass the placement year but no grade is awarded and it does not count towards the Classification Mark. 

If you spend a semester abroad as part of a three year degree, you receive full academic credit for the modules taken abroad and these count towards the Classification Mark. Your marks from overseas will be converted into Queen Mary equivalent marks before inclusion in the Classification Mark calculation.

Your degree classification is awarded as follows:

Classification Mark  Classification
70.0 - 100.0  First Class Honours
60.0 - 69.9  Second Class Honours, Upper Division
50.0 - 59.9   Second Class Honours,  Lower Division
40.0 - 49.9 Third Class Honours