I am studying Philosophy and Psychological Studies through the open uni. I'm about to start my second Level 2 module (i'm studying part-time) and I've tried to find some info on what achieves a 1st, 2:1 etc but there seems to be a lot of conflicting numbers.
I passed both my Level 1 modules, but I don't think these count toward my final grade. I then got a Pass 2 on the first Level 2 module (73%) and wanted to know if it's still possible to achieve a 1st if I can get a distinction on the second Level 2 module and then both Level 3's? All my modules have been 60 credits.
I have read from some places that it's an average of 85% across Level 2 and Level 3 modules, but also read you need distinctions on both Level 2 modules to even get close. Does anyone have any experience with the grading as the OU document 'Working out your Class of Honours' was confusing!
I am studying Philosophy and Psychological Studies through the open uni. I'm about to start my second Level 2 module (i'm studying part-time) and I've tried to find some info on what achieves a 1st, 2:1 etc but there seems to be a lot of conflicting numbers.
I've attached an OU specific classification calculator I found through Reddit which may be useful. Hope this helps
Hi, thankyou so much! Is there any way you can link it instead as I can't see an attachment?
Apologies, TSR is being very finicky so I'm going to attempt to explain the maths in words instead
Level 2 modules are single weighted towards your honours grade and level 3 modules are double weighted. Depending on your grades, you get a specific number of weighted grade credit (WGC) points.
Level 1 modules don't count so don't worry about those grades.
Level 2 modules For your L2 modules, the WGC calculation is 60 (credits) * (grade achieved) A grade 2 for your first L2 module would give you a WGC score of 120 points
Level 3 modules For your L3 modules, the WGC calculation is 60 (credits) * (grade achieved) = x * 2 So a grade 2 on level 3 would give you a WGC score of 240 points
Then you add up all your WGC scores from L2 & L3.
Honours grade thresholds: 630 points or less = 1st 631 to 900 points = 2.1 901 to 1170 points = 2.2 1171 to 1440 points = 3rd
There's also a borderline threshold. If you're within the 59 points threshold for a 1st (between 631 and 690 points), you can get a 1st if you manage to achieve a grade 1 for one of your L3 modules. If your points are more than 690 but less than 901 then you'll get a 2:1. So basically the less points you've achieved, the higher your final grade will be.
Apologies, TSR is being very finicky so I'm going to attempt to explain the maths in words instead
Level 2 modules are single weighted towards your honours grade and level 3 modules are double weighted. Depending on your grades, you get a specific number of weighted grade credit (WGC) points.
Level 1 modules don't count so don't worry about those grades.
Level 2 modules For your L2 modules, the WGC calculation is 60 (credits) * (grade achieved) A grade 2 for your first L2 module would give you a WGC score of 120 points
Level 3 modules For your L3 modules, the WGC calculation is 60 (credits) * (grade achieved) = x * 2 So a grade 2 on level 3 would give you a WGC score of 240 points
Then you add up all your WGC scores from L2 & L3.
Honours grade thresholds: 630 points or less = 1st 631 to 900 points = 2.1 901 to 1170 points = 2.2 1171 to 1440 points = 3rd
There's also a borderline threshold. If you're within the 59 points threshold for a 1st (between 631 and 690 points), you can get a 1st if you manage to achieve a grade 1 for one of your L3 modules. If your points are more than 690 but less than 901 then you'll get a 2:1. So basically the less points you've achieved, the higher your final grade will be.
This is absolutely perfect, thankyou so much for taking the time to explain for me! Have a fab day
The grades below would give you 600 points and meet the borderline threshold criteria, have a think about which L3 module you're more likely to achieve a distinction in. (you only need one distinction because your modules are 60 credits)
The grades below would give you 600 points and meet the borderline threshold criteria, have a think about which L3 module you're more likely to achieve a distinction in. (you only need one distinction because your modules are 60 credits)