Loughborough, England, UK

Loughborough University GPA Calculator

Calculate your exact scores using the official Percentage / UK Degree Classification (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd) grading system.

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Overall WAM

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Official Grading Scale

Loughborough University uses a Percentage / UK Degree Classification (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd).

Loughborough uses a percentage credit-weighted average for degree classification: First Class (70%+), Upper Second 2:1 (60–69%), Lower Second 2:2 (50–59%), Third Class (40–49%). Loughborough has been in the UK top 10 for over a decade, with particular strength in engineering, sports science, and design. Its placement year (sandwich courses) helps improve final year academic performance.

How it is calculated

WAM = (Σ Module Mark × Credit Points) / Total Credit Points

Honors & Classifications

To graduate with honors or high classifications at Loughborough University, you typically need to hit these thresholds:

  • First-Class Honours (1st)70%+
  • Upper Second-Class (2:1)60%+
  • Lower Second-Class (2:2)50%+
  • Third-Class Honours (3rd)40%+

Loughborough University Admission Requirements

Average Admitted Score

Upper Second-Class (2:1)

This is the typical high school / A-Level equivalent of admitted students.

Minimum Transfer Score

Lower Second-Class (2:2)

Minimum college/university score required to apply as a transfer student.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage earns a First Class at Loughborough?
A 70%+ weighted average earns a First Class Honours at Loughborough.
Does Loughborough's placement year affect degree classification?
Placement year is typically pass/fail at Loughborough and does not directly contribute percentage marks to degree classification, but it is recorded on transcripts and valued by employers.
What is the minimum pass at Loughborough?
40% is the minimum pass. A 2:2 (50%+) is standard for most graduate employment.
Is Loughborough's 2:1 competitive for engineering jobs?
Yes, Loughborough is one of the most employer-targeted UK universities, especially for engineering, manufacturing, and sports-related industries. ---