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UK Postgraduate Entry Requirements Calculator 2026 | Free UK Tool

Find out what degree classification you need for UK Masters, LPC, MBA, PGCE, and PhD programmes. Compare requirements across 10+ programme types.

Your Undergraduate Degree

Postgraduate Eligibility Results

With a 2:1, you generally meet the academic baseline for 9 out of 10 postgraduate pathways.

UK Masters (Russell Group)Academic

Standard requirement for most top universities.

Eligible

UK Masters (Post-1992 Unis)Academic

Many excellent non-Russell Group unis accept a 2:2.

Eligible

PhD / DoctoralAcademic

Minimum 2:1 required, but First Class or Distinction at Masters level heavily preferred.

Eligible

Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)Academic

Extremely competitive. First strongly preferred, or a 2:1 + Masters Distinction.

Below Min.

LPC / BPTC (Law)Law

Most law schools require a 2:1 to begin the LPC (Legal Practice Course).

Eligible

SQE Route (Solicitors)Law

Some providers and firms accept a 2:2 for the new SQE pathway.

Eligible

PGCE (Teaching)Education

Government minimum is a 2:2 to train as a teacher.

Eligible

UK MBA (Top Tier)Business

Minimum 2:1 + usually 3+ years of professional work experience.

Eligible

UK MBA (Standard)Business

Many MBA programmes accept a 2:2 if you have strong management experience.

Eligible

Graduate Entry MedicineMedicine

Most require a 2:1 in a science subject. Extremely competitive.

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.