Colchester, Essex, England, UK
University of Essex GPA Calculator
Calculate your exact scores using the official Percentage / UK Degree Classification (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd) grading system.
Calculate Your University of Essex Score
Calculate Your University of Essex Degree
Overall WAM
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Official Grading Scale
University of Essex uses a Percentage / UK Degree Classification (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd).
The University of Essex 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 the highest weight in classification. Essex is globally recognised for Politics, Social Sciences, Economics, and Data Science, and has a highly international student body with students from over 130 countries.
How it is calculated
WAM = (Σ Module Mark × Credit Points) / Total Credit Points
Honors & Classifications
To graduate with honors or high classifications at University of Essex, 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%+
University of Essex 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 is a First Class at University of Essex?
A credit-weighted average of 70% or above earns a First Class Honours at Essex. Final year modules carry the greatest weight in the classification.
What is the minimum passing grade at Essex?
The minimum pass is 40% (Third Class Honours). Below 40% is a Fail. A 2:2 (50%+) is the standard minimum for most graduate employment and postgraduate entry.
What is Essex known for academically?
Essex is internationally recognised for Politics and International Relations, Economics (particularly quantitative methods), Sociology, and Data Science. It is home to the UK Data Archive, the largest collection of digital data in social sciences and humanities in the UK. Essex has produced five Nobel Prize winners among its affiliated faculty.
Is an Essex degree competitive internationally?
Yes, especially in Politics, Social Sciences, and Economics. Essex is consistently ranked in the top 200 globally in these subject areas. Its strong international alumni network and research reputation make Essex degrees well regarded by academic institutions and think tanks globally.
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