Is merit a first class?

A Distinction is equal to a first and requires you to achieve 70%+ in your degree. A Merit is equal to a 2:1 and requires you to achieve 60-69% in your degree. A pass is equal to a 2:2 and requires you to achieve 50-59% in your degree.

What classification is merit?

Classification calculation

70% and above: Distinction. 60 – 69%: Merit.

Is merit a second class?

You may have noticed here that these MSc degree classifications do roughly look like undergraduate degree ones, and you'd be right – a distinction takes roughly the same marks as a first, a merit the same as a second class honours, upper division, and a pass the same as a second class honours, lower division.

What is a merit equivalent to in a Masters?

Masters degree results and classifications

Once you have finished your Master's degree, your credits will then translate into either a Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail. Different universities may have different boundaries but as a general rule: Distinction – 70%+ Merit – 60-69% Pass – 50-59%

Is it hard to get a merit in Masters?

Here is a general breakdown of what you require for achieving a certain master's grade and how that equates to a bachelor's classification for comparison: A Distinction is equal to a first and requires you to achieve 70%+ in your degree. A Merit is equal to a 2:1 and requires you to achieve 60-69% in your degree.

I graduated with a First-Class Honours degree. I'm humbled!

Is a degree with merit good?

Merit. A merit grade is usually anything that has scored 60-69%. Again, this is an equivalent to a 2:1 grade at the undergraduate level and is the upper-middle grade on the scale.

How many firsts do you need to get a first degree?

A first class honours degree, often just called a first, is the highest grade you can achieve on an undergraduate degree in the UK. The benchmark for a first is an average of 70% or more throughout your studies, which will be calculated across the exams, essays, and projects you receive a grade for.

Is a merit higher than a pass?

the pass level is 50% or above. Marks between 40% and 49.9% may be compensatable. the merit level is 60% or above.

What is merit equivalent to?

Merit = C grade A Level. Distinction = A grade A Level. Distinction* = A* grade A Level. Level 3 Diploma.

What grade does a merit equivalent to?

Distinction (D) – equivalent to an A. Merit (M) – equivalent to a C.

How hard is it to get a first class degree?

As a whole, you'll need 70% or more to achieve first class with honours. But each course will get there in different ways.

Is a merit a grade?

Distinction: much like a First at undergraduate level, a Distinction is awarded when you achieve a percentage grade of 70% and above. Merit: you'll be awarded a Merit if you achieve a grade average between 60-69%. Pass: a pass is awarded when you receive a grade average between 50-59%.

Is 69.5% a first?

your final overall mark is less than or equal to 0.5% below the higher classification (for example, a final overall mark between 69.5% – 69.9% would become a First)

Is 69.6 a first class?

70%+ - 1st Class. 60 - 69% - 2nd Class (Upper Division) 2:1.

What is a good first class degree?

First-Class Honours (70% and above): a first class degree, usually referred to as a 'first' or 1st, is the highest honours degree you can achieve. Upper Second-Class Honours (60-70%): there are two levels of second class degree.

What is a lower GPA for second class?

The class of degree shall be awarded as follows:

First Class Honours - Weighted GPA of 3.60 and above. Upper Second Class Honours - Weighted GPA of 3.00 - 3.59. Lower Second Class Honours - Weighted GPA of 2.50 - 2.99. Pass - Weighted GPA of 2.00 - 2.49.

What GPA is first class in Canada?

In an Honours program a GPA of 3.60 or better over the most recently completed 90 graded units will result in the degree being awarded with First Class Honours.

Is distinction better than first class?

Distinction means you have scored 75 or above percentage % where as first class means 65–74.99 %. Distinction is an academic award that is higher than a first class degree.

Is 3.7 GPA good in Canada?

Following are the GPA requirements in Canada: GPA above 3.5: Very good. GPA above 3.0: Good. GPA above 2.5: Satisfactory.

What does with merit mean on a degree?

Distinction. 70%-100% (plus 50% of the credit at 70 or above) Merit. 60%-69% (plus 50% of the credit at 60 or above) Pass.

Is merit the same as Honours?

Students may be awarded "Merits" and "Distinctions" for parts of the course or the whole course (depending on the institution) and "Honours" may be awarded at some institutions for exceptional performance throughout the course (as a grade above Distinction).

Can I get a PhD with merit?

You absolutely can do it. Best of luck. I know plenty of people doing PhDs with Merit at Masters. In fact, I even know someone with a 2.2 at undergad (Distinction at Masters) doing a funded PhD.