How difficult is it to get a 3rd?

Getting a Third is quite difficult; getting at least a Third is very easy.

Hi @Mlpnkobjo it's understandable to be worried, as it is something you haven't done before, but typically if it's a course you enjoy and you try your best and work hard, then you shouldn't have any problem getting more than a third. Honestly getting a third is super easy, so you can definitely aim higher than this. It's great if you can leave university with a first and a 2:1, and a 2:2 isn't bad either but a third isn't what you'll be wanting to leave with, so here are some tips to help you succeed:

- For each assignment you will be given learning outcomes (LO's) which is typically a list of 4-5 things your essay requires you to do, and this is what the marker marks against. So, follow your learning outcomes. You university should have a skills centre where you can partake in sessions to learn new skills, so find a session on understanding Learning Outcomes, this way you will be able to make a really good essay that meets the necessary criteria.
- Attend all lectures and seminars, you gain a lot from them. Write notes for each different module in a different notebook, this makes it a lot easier when it comes to assignments and exams.
- Write your assignments/study for exams with a group of people, perhaps in the library, as this way if you are struggling you can gain advice and help from peers, and if a peer is struggling you can help them
- Make use of the libraries in person and their online resources
- learn how to find the best articles/journals/books for what you need - this just takes practice or there may be a skills session on it
- Learn how to cite and reference
- Even though year 1 does not count towards your grades, try your hardest on every assignment/exam, as every one is a learning opportunity to improve your academic skillset, and the extra knowledge you glean from reading to find information for your assignments will be helpful to you in your second and third years, as it builds a foundation of knowledge.
- When you get feedback learn from it and work to improve it.

If you do fail something you will be able to retake it in the summer but it will be capped at 40% which is a passing grade (a third).

I hope you find these tips useful and that you are a little more at ease about starting university.

- Rosie

Very helpful thanks very much!

Hello, not that I aiming for a 3rd but as worse case scenario I want to leave uni with a degree so I am just asking how difficult it would be to get at least a 3rd. I am starting in September and it's a BA subject. Thanks