Got 2:2 - Is it over?
Hello,
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
Reply 1
Hi there,
First of all, I just want to say a massive well done for getting through your degree. Completing university is not easy and it’s clear you’ve shown real resilience and commitment throughout.
It’s also brilliant that you already have experience in the field you want to work in. That’s a huge strength and will continue to serve you well, regardless of classification.
In terms of your question about doing a Master’s, a 2:2 doesn’t automatically rule you out. Many universities/courses do accept applicants with a 2:2, particularly when they can demonstrate relevant experience and motivation for the course. Even for programmes that list a 2:1 as a requirement, it’s often still worth enquiring – especially if you can highlight your professional background and the challenges you overcame during your degree. In some cases, you may be invited to interview or asked to submit additional material, but it is certainly still possible.
Whatever you choose to do next, I hope you can take a moment to recognise what you’ve achieved. Wishing you all the very best for your next steps – you deserve a bit of rest and something to look forward to 🙂
Take care,
Megan (LJMU Postgraduate Rep)
First of all, I just want to say a massive well done for getting through your degree. Completing university is not easy and it’s clear you’ve shown real resilience and commitment throughout.
It’s also brilliant that you already have experience in the field you want to work in. That’s a huge strength and will continue to serve you well, regardless of classification.
In terms of your question about doing a Master’s, a 2:2 doesn’t automatically rule you out. Many universities/courses do accept applicants with a 2:2, particularly when they can demonstrate relevant experience and motivation for the course. Even for programmes that list a 2:1 as a requirement, it’s often still worth enquiring – especially if you can highlight your professional background and the challenges you overcame during your degree. In some cases, you may be invited to interview or asked to submit additional material, but it is certainly still possible.
Whatever you choose to do next, I hope you can take a moment to recognise what you’ve achieved. Wishing you all the very best for your next steps – you deserve a bit of rest and something to look forward to 🙂
Take care,
Megan (LJMU Postgraduate Rep)
(edited 9 months ago)
Reply 2
Original post
by AnonymousHello,
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
Hi,
Well done with your dissertation grade that's an amazing grade to have achieved. Whether a 2:2 grade is good or not is quite subjective, it is obviously third in the grade rankings but it is still a pass which you should be proud of. When it comes to grad schemes, most of them require a 2:1 grade but as you've mentioned that you already work in the field that you want to work in, this should hopefully not be an issue for you. Having a lot of experience is often just as valuable as a degree grade so I would not stress too much about an outcome that you can no longer change. You can still work in many rewarding fields with a 2:2 grade so it isn't the end of the world. In regards to a Masters programme, many universities still accept students with a 2:2 grade depending on the field you want to study so have a look at a range of different universities until you find any that suit your criteria.
Best of luck!
Reply 3
Original post
by AnonymousHello,
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
To answer your questions directly (forgive the lack of sprinkles, but you've got them elsewhere).
1.
A II(2) isn't a good grade, no. It could be worse: it could be a III class or an ordinary degree. But it's not great. You have to assess whether or not it's 'good' in the context in which it was achieved: it might not objectively be a good result, but if there was a lot of **** going on in your life, then it might represent quite an achievement.
2.
Masters: a II(2) doesn't rule you out in and of itself, but it will restrict your options both in terms of available projects and possibly funding (you don't say what your area of study is).
Reply 4
Original post
by AnonymousHello,
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
I hope you are well.
I received a 2:2 (52.75%) my degree after enquiring via email as for some reason the system isn’t working for me. My peers got their grades yesterday. In my dissertation I got a 67.70%. I had missed an exam due to my health condition so I was given a fail in that module (one of the final year exams).
My life at uni has been a ********, but I always tried my best to get things done because I am not the type to complain about these things as everyone has it tough. The university was made aware of certain things.
I am willing to take this grade and move on as I am quite tired and exhausted, and don’t want to be punished by not seeing my peers graduate. Plus, in order to pass with a 2:1 I’d need to get at least 80 on that paper - which would be almost impossible with my mental condition. I am very tired and want this chapter to be over.
Nevertheless, I feel crap but not that my life is over, just another tough thing I’ll have to swallow and get on with.
Is 2:2 a good grade or not? I have a **** tonne of experience and already work in the field I wanted to be in, yet progress wise I feel it’s not possible now. Plus I had wanted to do a masters potentially - but not sure if this is possible now.
Currently sat outside my department typing this because I’m in a bit of stasis.
Thanks for reading and take care!
Hi,
Well done on completing your degree, completing a degree by itself is challenging enough; however, having extra things to worry about during your degree makes this achievement something to be even more proud of.
The fact that you have lots of experience within your area of study is really important, as this will help to stand you in front of others when it comes to applying for jobs.
I would recommend that you speak with your chosen master's programme's admissions department, as they will be able to best advise on entry requirements.
Remember, you have achieved far more than you think; this is something to celebrate!
We wish you the best of luck in the future.
Matt
2nd year Physiotherapy student
Wrexham University Reps
Reply 5
Hiya,
I can really sense from your post how exhausted you are by the whole degree. It feels like you've been through the mill with it, and have done well to come out of it with a 2.2 and a good dissertation mark. A 2.2 is not a 'good' grade, in the sense that most people achieve higher than that, but (having mental health issues and a 2.2 myself!) I can really appreciate how much you may have had to fight to get that grade. So you can stand tall and be proud of it, even if you feel a bit ambivalent or unsure about it atm
Graduating with a 2.2 doesn't necessarily mean you can't progress onto a Masters course, if that still interests you (though as has been said, it'll depend on subject area, the uni(s) you were thinking of applying to, and how you were planning to fund the Masters). You say your uni were made aware of certain things: do the people you'd be approaching as referees know the whole story? Or enough of it to give you a strong reference that confidently states that, were it not for your health, you would have otherwise got a 2.1? That was my strategy for getting onto Masters and PhD courses with a 2.2 degree (i.e. having a strong academic reference from a huge name in my academic field), alongside self-funding.
Rest up well. You said you're already working in the field you wanna work in, so that's a huge plus point
I can really sense from your post how exhausted you are by the whole degree. It feels like you've been through the mill with it, and have done well to come out of it with a 2.2 and a good dissertation mark. A 2.2 is not a 'good' grade, in the sense that most people achieve higher than that, but (having mental health issues and a 2.2 myself!) I can really appreciate how much you may have had to fight to get that grade. So you can stand tall and be proud of it, even if you feel a bit ambivalent or unsure about it atm
Graduating with a 2.2 doesn't necessarily mean you can't progress onto a Masters course, if that still interests you (though as has been said, it'll depend on subject area, the uni(s) you were thinking of applying to, and how you were planning to fund the Masters). You say your uni were made aware of certain things: do the people you'd be approaching as referees know the whole story? Or enough of it to give you a strong reference that confidently states that, were it not for your health, you would have otherwise got a 2.1? That was my strategy for getting onto Masters and PhD courses with a 2.2 degree (i.e. having a strong academic reference from a huge name in my academic field), alongside self-funding.
Rest up well. You said you're already working in the field you wanna work in, so that's a huge plus point
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