The awarding gap is the difference between the proportion of white and Black and ethnic minority students awarded a first class or 2:1 degree.
  • Reddfugee42@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    In the context of British higher education:

    A “first” (short for first-class honours) is the highest classification of an undergraduate degree, typically awarded to students with an overall grade of 70% or above.

    A “2:1” (pronounced “two-one” and short for upper second-class honours) is the next highest classification, usually awarded for scores between 60% and 69%.

    These classifications are part of the UK honours degree system. A “first” or “2:1” is generally considered a strong academic result and is often a requirement for competitive graduate jobs or postgraduate study.