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UK Graduate Scheme Grade Requirements Calculator 2026 | Free Tool

Check which UK graduate schemes you qualify for based on your degree class. See minimum requirements for Goldman Sachs, Big 4, NHS, and 14 top employers.

Your Degree Classification

First≥ 70%2:160-69%2:250-59%Third< 50%

Scheme Eligibility Results

You meet the minimum requirements for 14 out of 14 tracked schemes.

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Goldman SachsInvestment Banking

Minimum 2:1 required across all divisions.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

Morgan StanleyInvestment Banking

Strict 2:1 minimum, First strongly preferred for front office.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

McKinsey & CompanyConsulting

Minimum 2:1, but predominantly hires Firsts from target universities.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

DeloitteAccounting / Consulting

Minimum 2:1 for most roles, 2:2 accepted for some tech roles.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

PwCAccounting / Consulting

Removed 2:1 requirement in 2022. Uses assessment-based hiring.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

EY (Ernst & Young)Accounting

Accepts 2:2 minimum for most graduate roles.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

KPMGAccounting

Minimum 2:1 required for most graduate schemes.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

NHS Graduate ManagementPublic Sector

Minimum 2:2 required in any degree subject.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Civil Service Fast StreamPublic Sector

Most schemes require a 2:2, some specialist schemes require 2:1.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Google UKTechnology

No strict degree classification cutoff; relies heavily on technical interviews.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

Amazon UKTechnology

Holistic review, but 2:1/First highly represented in intake.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

BBC JournalismMedia

Minimum 2:2 required.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Magic Circle Law FirmsLaw

Strict 2:1 minimum for Training Contracts. Firsts very common.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

Teach FirstEducation

Minimum 2:1 required (2:2 accepted in secondary STEM subjects).

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

Frequently Asked Questions

A First-Class Honours (1st) is the highest undergraduate classification, requiring an overall average of 70%+. Approximately 30% of UK graduates achieve a First, and it is highly valued by employers and graduate schools.

UK degrees are classified as: First (70%+), Upper Second/2:1 (60-69%), Lower Second/2:2 (50-59%), Third (40-49%). Most universities weight final year marks at 60-70% of the classification.

A 2:2 closes some doors (most graduate schemes require 2:1+), but many employers in SMEs, startups, and specific industries accept 2:2 graduates. Relevant work experience can compensate for a 2:2.