Understanding how GradeGuide calculates your grades.
We use weighted averages to calculate your grades at every level - from individual assessments up to your overall degree. Here's how it all works.
Grade calculations
How we calculate your grades
GradeGuide uses weighted averages to calculate grades at all levels (module, year, and degree), matching how most UK universities calculate grades.
Note: Your university may use a different calculation method. Always check with your institution for official grade calculations.
Degree
Your overall degree grade is calculated by taking the weighted average of all year grades based on their percentage worth.
Σ (year grade × year worth)e.g. Year 2 (40%) + Year 3 (60%)
Years
Your year grades are calculated by taking the weighted average of all module grades based on their credit values.
Σ (module grade × credits) ÷ total creditse.g. 120 credits across 6 modules
Modules
Your module grades are calculated by taking the weighted average of all completed assessments based on their percentage worth.
Σ (assessment grade × worth) ÷ completed %e.g. Coursework (40%) + Exam (60%)
Assessments
Each assessment has your achieved grade and a percentage worth. Assessments without a grade are not included in the calculation.
grade × (worth ÷ 100)Only graded work counts
Target tracking
Setting and achieving your targets
GradeGuide helps you set and achieve targets for your degree, years, and modules. We show you exactly what you need to average in your remaining assessments to reach your target grade.
Global targets
Targets shown across your entire degree. Most students set these to match their university's classification thresholds:
| Grade | Classification |
|---|---|
| 70%+ | First Class (1st) |
| 60-69% | Upper Second (2:1) |
| 50-59% | Lower Second (2:2) |
| 40-49% | Third Class (3rd) |
Specific targets
Set custom targets for individual years or modules when you need more precision than the standard classifications.
- Borderline goals - Aiming for 68% when you're close to a 2:1
- Module priorities - Higher targets for modules you enjoy or need for postgrad
- Year-specific focus - Different targets for foundation year vs final year
- Personal benchmarks - Track against your own goals, not just classifications
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