Weighted Average Grade Calculator
Calculate weighted average from assessment components with different weightings. See UK degree classification.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Qualification levels
Assessment Components
Weighted Average
65.3%
Upper Second (2:1)
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
Many UK university degrees weight modules by credit value. A standard undergraduate year comprises 120 credits, with modules typically worth 15, 20 or 30 credits each. Your weighted average is calculated by multiplying each module mark by its credit value, summing the results and dividing by the total credits.
Degree classification is usually based on a weighted average across years, with later years counting more heavily. A common weighting is Year 2 at 33% and Year 3 at 67%, or Year 2 at 25% and Year 3 at 75%. Some institutions count all three years. The calculator supports custom year weightings.
Enter your module marks and credit values for each year. The calculator produces a weighted average for each year and an overall degree average using your institution's year weighting. It then maps this to a degree classification: First (≥70%), 2:1 (≥60%), 2:2 (≥50%), Third (≥40%).
Example: Year 2 average 62%, Year 3 average 68%, weighting 33:67
- Year 2 contribution: 62 × 0.33 = 20.46
- Year 3 contribution: 68 × 0.67 = 45.56
- Overall weighted average: 66.02%
- Classification: Upper Second (2:1)
Source: GOV.UK — Qualification levels
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Weighted Average Grade Calculator do?
- Calculate weighted average from assessment components with different weightings. See UK degree classification. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Is this based on current student finance rates?
- Yes. This calculator uses Student Loans Company rates and thresholds for the 2025/26 academic and financial year. Thresholds and interest rates are updated annually.
- Which student loan plan am I on?
- Plan 1 applies if you started before September 2012 (England/Wales) or are from Northern Ireland. Plan 2 applies from September 2012 in England/Wales. Plan 4 is for Scotland. Plan 5 applies from September 2023.