What is a good GPA in UWI?

11NEW CLASS OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Class of Degree Band GPA Range
First Class 3.60 – 4.30
Upper Class 3.00 – 3.59
Lower Class 2.50 – 2.99
Pass 2.00 – 2.49

What GPA is first Class Honours at UWI?

3.60 and above
The class of degree shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours – Weighted GPA of 3.60 and above. Upper Second Class Honours – Weighted GPA of 3.00 – 3.59. Lower Second Class Honours – Weighted GPA of 2.50 – 2.99. Pass – Weighted GPA of 2.00 – 2.49.

What grading system does UWI use?

New Students

2014/2015 Grading Policy
Grade Quality Points Mark%
A 4.0 80-89
A- 3.7 75-79
B+ 3.3 70-74

What is a good GPA in Jamaica?

The table below outlines the grades and codes used by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ). 1) Multiply the course credit by the earned grade point to obtain the total grade points for each course….The Grading System.

G.P.A Classifications
3.30-3.69 2ndClass Honours(Upper)
2.70-3.29 2nd Class Honour (Lower)
1.70-2.69 Pass

What GPA is a distinction?

Converting to a 4 point GPA

GRADE GRADE POINT
Distinction 3.5
Credit 2.5
Pass 1.5
Fail 0.5

What is a 2.1 degree in GPA?

Generally it’s around about 3.4 – 3.7 / 4.0 – 4.3. The lower figures corresponding to each other.

Is upper second class honours good?

A ‘strong upper second’ would typically be taken to mean 65% or more. Almost all current degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are ‘Honours’ degrees; an ‘Ordinary’ degree may either refer to a degree of a shorter duration or a passing grade below 3rd Class Honours.

Is lower second class Honours good?

Usually, the average overall score of 70%+ Second-class honours, upper division (2.1): usually, the average overall exam score of 60%+ Second-class honours, lower division (2.2): usually, the average overall score of 50%+ Third-class honours (3rd): usually, the average overall score of 40%+

What letter is 78%?

Percent Letter Grade
87 – 89 B+
83 – 86 B
80 – 82 B-
77 – 79 C+

How do I get a second class upper?

Second Class Honours (Upper) -60 to 69% Second Class Honours (Lower) -50 to 59% Pass -40 to 49% Fail -Below 40%