Uni grades?

ivrytwr3 · 3 Jan 2014 at 12:06

Hey all,

I am hoping some you learned people can help explain Uni grades to me! I am currently enrolled in a BSc(Hons).

Is a 2:2 in an Hons more highly thought of a 2:2 in a regular degree?

I am aiming for a 2:1 (don't think i could make a 1st), but have to be honest in that it just be a 2:2.

ivrytwr3 · 10 Feb 2015 at 17:21

BSc(Hons) First Class

Frick that was tough!

ivrytwr3 · 10 Feb 2015 at 21:54

Kenai said:
Seeing as everyone else glossed over this and carried on with last year's discussion, thought I'd highlight it and say congrats, big step up from thinking you would probably get a 2.2 last January

Thanks for noticing! And yes, i did a lot better than i anticipated.

Elixir said:
Didn't even notice the bump, good work OP!

TrojanWhore said:
congrats man, amazing!

I would say I'm jealous, but I have no one to blame but myself

The Craig said:
You maximise your effort to reward ratio by getting a 2:1, a lot of doors are closed with less than that.

Also congrats to OP for doing well!

Efour said:
Grats on your First class Honors degree in....... ?

Be honest now......

When i was at uni anything under a 2:1 was considered a total waste of 3 years.. Im glad i got the 2:1 for what its worth.

Thanks for the comments, it was tough as i am a mature, distance learner with a full time job and family - i couldn't have done it without works or my support at home.

And i studied 'David Beckham - the early years through to the Golden Ball era".

Maybe not, Computer Sciences - Security and Intelligence. Modules included:

• Computer Networks and Security
• IT Support for Intelligence
• Digital Forensics (including mobile devices)
• Ethical Hacking
• Penetration Testing

and the relevant toolsets.

ivrytwr3 · 12 Feb 2015 at 07:18

I am certainly no nerd and i secured a First. It did however help that:

a. i was immensely interested in the subject.

b. i realised how important a good grade could be to my career prospects.

c. I had the support of work and family.

and no it wasn't an 'ex-poly garden shed university'. In fact the uni has designed facial recognition software for the police and is currently developing software for the military that gives a ground appreciation for commanders - some interesting stuff happening!