Is lower second class honours good?

There has been quite a lot of grade inflation in recent years, but a First or a 2:1 (an Upper Second) will still be considered good. In fact a 2:2 (Lower Second, better known as a Desmond) is also classed as a Good Degree by employers, but is not much of a recommendation for a Master’s degree.

What GPA is lower second class honours?

How to convert UK Grades to 4.0 GPA Scale

Is second class lower a pass?

First-class honours – typically 70\% or higher. Second-class honours, upper division – typically 60 – 69\% Second-class honours, lower division – typically 50 – 59\% Without honours – awarded an ordinary degree, sometimes known as a “pass”

Can I do Masters with a second class lower?

Yes!!! Graduate with second class lower can go for masters in Nigeria but in selected schools and selected courses shown below. Meanwhile, others may need to undergo a Pre-master Program for at least one to two years to be qualified for admission into other universities.

What is a lower second class honours?

Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60\%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree. Third-Class Honours (40-50\%): known as a ‘third’ or 3rd, this degree is the lowest honours degree achievable.

What grade is second lower?

NUC Approved New Grade System For Universities: The National Universities Commission, NUC is no longer using a scale of five, the new system is based on a scale of four. First Class is 3.5 – 4. Second Class is 3 – 3.49. Second class lower is 2.0 – 2.99.

What does lower second class Honours mean?

Can second class lower go for Masters?

What is a 2nd major at NUS?

In general the 2nd Major is in the same faculty as your main major. You will have one degree qualification/paper. Honours: NUS follows a Honours Class system: CAP 4.50 and above – First Class Honours. CAP 4.00 – 4.49 – Second Class (Upper) Honours. CAP 3.50 – 3.99 – Second Class (Lower)

What is the cap number for honours at NUS?

Honours: NUS follows a Honours Class system: CAP 4.50 and above – First Class Honours CAP 4.00 – 4.49 – Second Class (Upper) Honours CAP 3.50 – 3.99 – Second Class (Lower)

What is the cumulative average point for 1st class honours?

Table 1: For Students from Cohorts 2011/12 or earlier Degree Classification Cumulative Average Point 1st Class Honours At least 4.50 and a minimum grade of “A- 2nd Class (Upper) Honours 4.00 to 4.49 or Above 4.49 but without a 2nd Class (Lower) Honours 3.50 to 3.99 3rd Class Honours 3.20 to 3.49

What is the difference between a 2nd major and honours?

In general the 2nd Major is in the same faculty as your main major. You will have one degree qualification/paper. But this doesn’t mean you automatically get a degree with Hons. If you graduate with a GPA of below 3.0, you will not be eligible for honours.