St Andrews Grade Calculator
Use this St Andrews grade calculator to estimate your University of St Andrews degree classification. Enter confirmed module grades and credits below.
| Module Name | Grade (%) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
About University of St Andrews Grading
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland's oldest university and one of the most prestigious in the UK. It consistently ranks among the top five UK universities and attracts students from around the world. St Andrews uses the Scottish higher education framework, which differs from the English system in several important ways.
Scottish Honours degrees are four years, compared to three in England. The first two years (sub-honours) provide broad academic training and allow students to take modules across multiple subjects. The final two years (Junior Honours in Year 3 and Senior Honours in Year 4) focus on the chosen degree subject. This structure means students have more time to explore before specialising.
St Andrews uses the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), where each year consists of 120 SCQF credits. Modules are typically 20 SCQF credits (equivalent to 10 FHEQ credits in the English system). An Honours degree requires 480 SCQF credits across four years.
Degree classification at St Andrews is based on Junior Honours and Senior Honours marks. Sub-honours marks (Years 1-2) do not count towards the final classification. The weighting between Junior and Senior Honours varies by school but is commonly 25/75 or 30/70, with Senior Honours carrying the greater weight.
St Andrews uses the standard UK classification boundaries: 70%+ for First Class, 60-69% for Upper Second (2:1), 50-59% for Lower Second (2:2), and 40-49% for Third. The university's marking scheme uses the full 0-100 range, and the 20-point Common Reporting Scale is used for grade descriptors.
St Andrews Year Weighting
University of St Andrews uses a Varies by school (commonly 25/75 or 30/70 for Junior/Senior Honours) year weighting for most programmes. This means Year 2 (Level 5) contributes 25% and Year 3 (Level 6) contributes 75% to your final degree average.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Credit Framework | SCQF (Scotland) |
| Credits per Year | 120 |
| Degree Length | 4 years (MA/BSc Honours) |
| Year Weighting | Varies by school (commonly 25/75 or 30/70 for Junior/Senior Honours) |
| Standard Module Size | 20 credits |
Important Notes for St Andrews Students
- St Andrews uses the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
- Honours degrees are 4 years: 2 sub-honours years + 2 Honours years.
- Classification is typically based on Junior Honours (Year 3) and Senior Honours (Year 4) marks.
- The university awards MA (Master of Arts) for arts/humanities, BSc for sciences, as first degrees.
- Individual schools may apply different weightings between Junior and Senior Honours.
Degree Classification Boundaries
University of St Andrews uses the standard UK degree classification boundaries:
UK Degree Classification Boundaries
| Classification | Percentage Range |
|---|---|
| First Class Honours (1st) | 70% and above |
| Upper Second Class (2:1) | 60% - 69% |
| Lower Second Class (2:2) | 50% - 59% |
| Third Class (3rd) | 40% - 49% |
| Fail | Below 40% |
How to Calculate Your St Andrews Grade
- Enter each module name, percentage grade, and credit value in the calculator above.
- Set credits to 20 for standard modules. Adjust for dissertations or double modules.
- The calculator automatically computes your credit-weighted average and shows your classification.
- Use the target grade feature to find out what you need on remaining modules.
For a more detailed calculation with year weightings, use our weighted grade calculator where you can set custom Year 2/Year 3 weightings to match St Andrews's Varies by school (commonly 25/75 or 30/70 for Junior/Senior Honours) split.
When to Use This St Andrews Grade Calculator
Use this St Andrews grade calculator, also described as a University of St Andrews grade calculator, when you have module percentages and credit values and want a clear, provisional view of your current average. It is most useful after a set of results has been released, before choosing how to prioritise remaining assessments, or when you are checking a target for your final year. Your university's exam board and academic regulations remain the source of your official classification.
Start by calculating each module from its coursework, practical and exam components if needed. Then add the module result here with its credit value. If you are still waiting for results, use the target option to model a range of marks rather than relying on a single prediction. This gives St Andrews students a practical route from individual assessment marks to an overall degree-classification estimate.
Useful Tools for St Andrews Students
Beyond the basic calculator above, we have several tools that St Andrews students find helpful:
- Use our university grade calculator for a quick overall classification check across all your modules.
- Break down individual module marks from coursework and exams with the module grade calculator.
- Find out exactly what marks you need on remaining assessments with the target grade calculator.
- Read our guide to UK degree classifications to understand what each class means for your career.
- If you need to convert your percentage to a GPA for international applications, try the GPA calculator.
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