Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Newcastle 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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Official Grading Scale
Newcastle University uses a Percentage / UK Degree Classification (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd).
Newcastle University awards degree classifications based on a credit-weighted percentage average: First Class Honours (70%+), Upper Second 2:1 (60–69%), Lower Second 2:2 (50–59%), Third Class (40–49%). The final year carries approximately 60% of the classification weight with the second year contributing 40%. Newcastle is a Russell Group university and applies a borderline consideration policy for students within 2% of a higher classification boundary. It is ranked 137th globally (QS 2026) and 144th globally (THE 2026).
How it is calculated
WAM = (Σ Module Mark × Credit Points) / Total Credit Points
Honors & Classifications
To graduate with honors or high classifications at Newcastle 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%+
Newcastle 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 do I need for a First Class at Newcastle University?
A credit-weighted average of 70% or above earns a First Class Honours at Newcastle. The final year carries the greatest weight — typically 60% of the total classification.
Is Newcastle University a Russell Group university?
Yes, Newcastle is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. A 2:1 from Newcastle is therefore highly regarded by top UK and global employers and is accepted for most competitive graduate schemes.
What is the minimum passing grade at Newcastle?
The minimum passing grade is 40%, earning a Third Class Honours. Below 40% is a Fail. A 2:2 (50%+) is the practical minimum for most graduate employment and postgraduate applications.
What is Newcastle University known for?
Newcastle is particularly strong in Medicine and Dentistry, Engineering, Law, and Marine Science. Its Medical School is nationally renowned, and graduates in these fields are highly competitive in the UK job market.
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