I got a 55% in my 2nd year! Can I still get a 2:1 overall???
Hello! I'm new to the student room and i just have a question. In second year, I got a 55% overall. My total grade is calculated by second year weighing 1/3 and third year weighing 2/3. Can I still get a 2:1 overall? If so, what grade do i need to aim for?
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by ClisterHello! I'm new to the student room and i just have a question. In second year, I got a 55% overall. My total grade is calculated by second year weighing 1/3 and third year weighing 2/3. Can I still get a 2:1 overall? If so, what grade do i need to aim for?
You need to check the rules for your university. Is there a 'near miss' rounding up if you get 59% or 58%? Do you have to get a certain number of modules at 2i?
If you are just looking for a rough % then around 63% but it is not as simple as that.
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by Muttley79You need to check the rules for your university. Is there a 'near miss' rounding up if you get 59% or 58%? Do you have to get a certain number of modules at 2i?
If you are just looking for a rough % then around 63% but it is not as simple as that.
If you are just looking for a rough % then around 63% but it is not as simple as that.
A 2:1 at my uni is a 60 to a 69, then first is 70 onwards! I hope that helps!
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by ClisterA 2:1 at my uni is a 60 to a 69, then first is 70 onwards! I hope that helps!
It's not as simple as an overall % some modules may be double weighted etc. You need to find the rules for YOUR uni.
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As stated before, some modules are weighted heavier than others. One example is when I did my BSc, my project was worth 25% of my overall mark (30 credits) in my third year, the same as my specialism (clinical biochemistry) but other modules such as drugs and disease were weighed 15 credits.
My uni (UWE) had a overall calculator which allowed you to actually work out what you needed to get in each module to get what you wanted, however, I expect not all unis will provide this.
In this circumstances as we do not know how your course is weighed, I would message your course leader and ask them what you need to get overall and a possible breakdown as I expect where we are coming to the end of semester 1, you will be finishing up some of your small credit modules by now meaning you know roughly what you’ve got for some of your modules already.
My uni (UWE) had a overall calculator which allowed you to actually work out what you needed to get in each module to get what you wanted, however, I expect not all unis will provide this.
In this circumstances as we do not know how your course is weighed, I would message your course leader and ask them what you need to get overall and a possible breakdown as I expect where we are coming to the end of semester 1, you will be finishing up some of your small credit modules by now meaning you know roughly what you’ve got for some of your modules already.
Without more information about individual module weightings then overall I think it would be something like:
55*(1/3)+x*(2/3)=60 => x=~62.5
Where x is your third year average. That's for a minimal 2:1 mind you, if you wanted to aim for more than the bottom of the boundary obviously you'd need to substitute 60 in the above for the desired percentage (e.g. 65). Also this will be some kind of result from your 3rd year individual module marks which as noted above may have different weightings.
On the surface of it I don't see it as being unreasonable to achieve a 2:1 of some variety. I think a 1st is rather more unlikely though (as for that you'd need to average ~77.5 in third year).
Basically if you just get good 2:1 results in your third year in all modules you should land in the 2:1 regime somewhere. If you start getting sub 63% in several modules without doing better in others though you may slide out of the 2:1 range.
I would probably suggest aiming for 65%+ in all your modules to give yourself some additional headroom in case you actually get a bit lower in one or two modules.
55*(1/3)+x*(2/3)=60 => x=~62.5
Where x is your third year average. That's for a minimal 2:1 mind you, if you wanted to aim for more than the bottom of the boundary obviously you'd need to substitute 60 in the above for the desired percentage (e.g. 65). Also this will be some kind of result from your 3rd year individual module marks which as noted above may have different weightings.
On the surface of it I don't see it as being unreasonable to achieve a 2:1 of some variety. I think a 1st is rather more unlikely though (as for that you'd need to average ~77.5 in third year).
Basically if you just get good 2:1 results in your third year in all modules you should land in the 2:1 regime somewhere. If you start getting sub 63% in several modules without doing better in others though you may slide out of the 2:1 range.
I would probably suggest aiming for 65%+ in all your modules to give yourself some additional headroom in case you actually get a bit lower in one or two modules.
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by ClisterHello! I'm new to the student room and i just have a question. In second year, I got a 55% overall. My total grade is calculated by second year weighing 1/3 and third year weighing 2/3. Can I still get a 2:1 overall? If so, what grade do i need to aim for?
Hi there,
You have had a few good responses on this so far explaining more about the grading systems, and again it really depends on your uni but if you try and aim for around 65% you should hopefully be able to get a 2:1 overall. I thought I would just add some of my tips on how I improved my grades, in case you find any of them helpful!
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Follow the marking rubric as closely as you can. I like to print it off and highlight what I have or haven't done yet for the grade that I want so that I can see what I still need to add to make it as good as I can do.
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If you are unsure of anything, ask your tutor straight away. They will be there to support you so if you are unsure, email them or ask in class as soon as you can so you aren't worrying about it and you can just write it up when you need to start.
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Make the most of any formative feedback opportunities and ask your tutor to look over parts of your work. If you get any chances to show your tutor any work, do so as they are the best people to tell you what you need to add in to get a better grade.
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Do as much wider reading as you can as this will be so important for getting you to the next grade.
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Ask your peers if you are struggling at all, as they may understand things you don't and vice versa! It's good to be able to help each other out so it is worth asking them if you are unsure.
I hope some of this helps and you get your 2:1!
Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂
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by ClisterHello! I'm new to the student room and i just have a question. In second year, I got a 55% overall. My total grade is calculated by second year weighing 1/3 and third year weighing 2/3. Can I still get a 2:1 overall? If so, what grade do i need to aim for?
Hi @Clister ,
I see you have already had some great answers. When it comes to grades, the best place to turn to is your university. Contact your tutor or course head which will allow them to explain to you how the system works.
Based on what you have shared, it seems more than possible for you to achieve a 2:1, however you need to talk with your university on the grade percentage margins. If you are struggling to hit a 2:1, make sure to check the feedback on your assignment and really take the constructive criticism onboard. Additionally, communicate your goals with your tutors, this way they can provide the right support to you. Most importantly, if it's an option get your assignment checked regularly during the process of writing it, especially if its by the tutor who will be marking it.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Lancashire)
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