What does "requirement of a 2:1" mean?

Hi,

sorry for the easy question, but i'm from Italy and i don't understand what this requirement mean and how should i convert my italian score.

Thank's a lot!

Reply 1

zanzibarroso

it depends on the university, but an italian GPA of 25/30 or a final score of 102/110 should be the equivalent of a 2:1

Reply 2

Emaemmaemily

18

The system is as follows -
1st (A) - 70%+
2:1 (B) - 60-69%
2:2 (C) - 50-59%
3rd (D). - 40-49%

Most places expect at least a 2:1 when applying for post-grad or jobs. In what context have you been asked for a 2:1?

Reply 3

piero06

OP

Where could i find the correct conversion? I got a final score or 110/110 cum laude and 29.3/30.

Reply 4

piero06

OP

Original post by Emaemmaemily

The system is as follows -
1st (A) - 70%+
2:1 (B) - 60-69%
2:2 (C) - 50-59%
3rd (D). - 40-49%

Most places expect at least a 2:1 when applying for post-grad or jobs. In what context have you been asked for a 2:1?

I found it here

http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/taughtProgrammes2011/MScFinance_(fulltime).aspx

Thank's :smile:

Reply 5

FinalMH

16

Original post by piero06

Where could i find the correct conversion? I got a final score or 110/110 cum laude and 29.3/30.

so u got 100% in your degree?

Reply 6

Emaemmaemily

18

Original post by piero06

I found it here

http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/taughtProgrammes2011/MScFinance_(fulltime).aspx

Thank's :smile:

Ok so you have a degree already? What was your score?

Reply 7

illusionz

20

Original post by piero06

Where could i find the correct conversion? I got a final score or 110/110 cum laude and 29.3/30.

Either trolling or retarded.

Reply 8

flying plum

14

a 2:1 is an British degree classification. we have five:

1st class honours (the top classification)
Upper Second Class honours (generally referred to as a '2:1')
Lower second class honours (generally referred to as a '2:2')
Third class honours
Pass

Most Universities require that you get at least a 2:1 in order to go onto graduate study (hence the requirement of a 2:1). If you got 110/110 and 29.3/30 GPA, I would suggest that translates as at least a 2:1, but more likely a 1st. I don't think you've got anything to worry about.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 9

piero06

OP

Original post by flying plum

a 2:1 is an British degree classification. we have five:

1st class honours (the top classification)
Upper Second Class honours (generally referred to as a '2:1')
Lower second class honours (generally referred to as a '2:2')
Third class honours
Pass

Most Universities require that you get at least a 2:1 in order to go onto graduate study (hence the requirement of a 2:1). If you got 110/110 and 29.3/30 GPA, I would suggest that translates as at least a 2:1, but more likely a 1st. I don't think you've got anything to worry about.

oook

you were really clear!

Reply 10

piero06

OP

Original post by illusionz

Either trolling or retarded.

???

Reply 11

faber niger

17

Original post by piero06

Where could i find the correct conversion? I got a final score or 110/110 cum laude and 29.3/30.

Haha. If those are your scores, then you've obviously made the requirement.

Reply 12

Elbonian

14

Original post by Emaemmaemily

The system is as follows -
1st (A) - 70%+
2:1 (B) - 60-69%
2:2 (C) - 50-59%
3rd (D). - 40-49%

Most places expect at least a 2:1 when applying for post-grad or jobs. In what context have you been asked for a 2:1?

It doesn't work like that for students from outside the UK. 60% is much harder to achieve in the British curriculum than in many other countries.

OP it's best that you contact the universities yourself via e-mail or phone.