Assumptions and limitations
The estimate is only as good as its assumptions. Here they all are, in one place.
Assumptions the calculator makes
• Generic thresholds. First ≥ 70, 2:1 ≥ 60, 2:2 ≥ 50, Third ≥ 40, below 40 below Third. These are treated as generic thresholds only.
• Credit-weighted averages within each level, then level weightings applied to the averages.
• Weightings total 100%. If they don't, the calculator asks you to fix them rather than guessing.
• No rounding at module, year, or overall level, and no automatic promotion of borderline marks.
• Levels with no marks entered count as remaining work in the "What mark do I need?" scenario.
What can differ at your university
UK degree-classification rules are not universal. Depending on your university and course, the official result can differ because of:
• Different level weightings, or different years counted (some courses count only final-year exams, some include placement years, some treat integrated master's years separately).
• Rounding or truncation policies (these vary and may apply at module, year, or overall level).
• Borderline treatment — some universities use rounding, some use additional profile or level calculations, some apply course-specific rules.
• Resit marks being capped (often at the pass mark), condonement of failed modules, excluded modules, or minimum-credit requirements.
Because of this, Unidaze's output is an estimate, not an official result. See how to check your university regulations.
Other limitations
• Example weighting structures shown on the site are illustrative only — they are not verified against any university's current regulations, and we do not record a source, scope, or academic year for them.
• The tool covers standard undergraduate honours classifications. Postgraduate marking schemes, ordinary (non-honours) degrees, Scottish grading conventions, and professional-course rules are out of scope.
• The "What mark do I need?" tool is a generic scenario. It cannot account for caps, condonement, or profile rules.