- First Class Honours (1st, 1 or I) – typically 70% or higher.
- Second Class Honours; Upper division (2:1, 2i or II-1) – typically 60–69% Lower division (2:2, 2ii or II-2) – typically 50–59%
- Third Class Honours (3rd, 3 or III) – typically 40–49%
In this regard, what is higher than a 2.1 degree?
1st / Class I - 70 or above. 2:1 / Class II Division I - 60 to 69. 2:2 / Class II Division II - 50 to 59. 3rd / Class III - 40 to 49.
Beside above, what is a 2.1 degree UK? An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels. Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree. Third-Class Honours (40-50%): known as a 'third' or 3rd, this degree is the lowest honours degree achievable.
Also question is, is a 2.1 a good degree?
A 2.1, at the moment, is the minimum standard many employers are looking for in this competitive jobs market. That's between 60 and 69 per cent. A 2.2 is still an honours degree with recipients getting between 50 and 59 per cent. Below that is a third-class or a pass if you manage to get more than 40 per cent.
What is a 2.1 degree in GPA?
3.3GPA
