British Undergraduate Degree Classification


The British undergraduate degree classification system is a grading scheme for undergraduate degrees (bachelor's degrees and integrated master's degrees) in the United Kingdom. The system has been applied (sometimes with significant variations) in other countries, such as Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago.

The Latin honors system used in the United States is different but has some similarities.

Read more about British Undergraduate Degree Classification:  Degree Classification, International Comparisons, Progression To Postgraduate Study, British Medical and Dental Degrees

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