Completing your studies: marks, grades and transcripts (2024)

What you need to know as your studies in Edinburgh come to an end.

Marks and Grades

When you receive your marks for assessments, remember that the grading scale at Edinburgh may vary considerably from what you are used to at home.

The table below explains the marking scheme at Edinburgh. The pass mark is 40% and it is relatively unusual for students to regularly achieve marks of 70% or above (in fact, only 10% of students receive marks this high).

University of Edinburgh Marking Scheme
Mark (%)GradeDescription
70-100AAn excellent performance (pass)
60-69BA very good performance (pass)
50-59CA good performance (pass)
40-49DA satisfactory performance (pass)
30-39EA marginal fail (fail)
20-29FA clear fail (fail)
10-19GA bad fail (fail)
0-9HA bad fail (fail)
Suggested USA & European (ECTS) Equivalencies
University of Edinburgh mark (%)USAECTS
70-100AA
65-69A-B
60-64B+C
55-59BD
50-54B-D
40-49CE
35-39DFX
0-34FF

*It is at the discretion of your home institution how theyinterpretand transfer credit awarded by the University of Edinburgh. Every transcript includes a key to theUoEgrading system and the recommended USA and ECTS equivalencies, on the reverse.*

Academic Transcript

On completion of your time at Edinburgh your transcript will be sent to the transcript address which you provided in your initial application. Please make sure the transcript address you indicate on your application is correct (most of the time it should be your home institution's address).

The transcript will list your courses and the results that you have achieved.

When will we send your transcript?

We send out transcripts at the following times of year:

  • February - for semester one students
  • July/August - for full-year and semester two students
Completing your studies: marks, grades and transcripts (2024)

FAQs

Is 55 percent a passing grade? ›

The normal grading range is from 55 to 100. The number grades correspond to letter grades as reflected in the chart below. The minimum passing grade is 70 (C). Any grades between 55 and 69 (D and F) are considered failing grades for which unit credit is not earned.

What is the university grading system? ›

In higher education, undergraduate degrees are usually awarded as First Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1), Lower Second Class Honours (2:2), Third Class Honours or a Pass. At secondary school level, grades are typically awarded on a scale from A* to G for GCSEs and A to E for A-levels.

What is the grading scale for high school in Kentucky? ›

The numerical value of each letter grade is: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. "Weighted grade" scale (A=5, B=4, C=3) for AP classes at the high school only. A student who fails to complete and submit a portfolio writing assignment in any class will fail that class.

What's a pass at university? ›

A Pass = E (40%-45%) A Fail = below 40%

Is 69 a failing grade? ›

C - this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D - this is still a passing grade, and it's between 59% and 69% F - this is a failing grade.

Is a 50 passing in college? ›

Many people wonder, “What is a passing grade in college?” Coming from high school, the grading system doesn't really change. In fact, a “D” is considered passing in both high school and college, as it's above 60%. While a passing grade may be as low as 60%, you will want to aim higher for many reasons.

Is a 4.2 GPA an A? ›

The most common GPA structure used by high schools and colleges is the 4.0 scale. On a 4.0 scale, an A equals 4.0, a B equals 3.0, a C equals 2.0, a D equals 1.0, and an F equals 0.0.

What is the highest grading in college? ›

Most colleges, universities, particularly public institutions, follow the grade point system scale of 5.00 - 1.00, in which 1.00 is the highest grade and 5.00 is the lowest possible grade.

What is a good mark at Masters level? ›

Masters degree results and classifications

Distinction – 70%+ Merit – 60-69% Pass – 50-59%

How many credits are needed to graduate high school in Kentucky? ›

What Requirements Must Students Meet to Graduate High School in Kentucky?
Standard Diploma Coursework Requirements22 credits required
English and Social Studies4 credits of English, 3 credits of social studies
Math and Science3 credits of math , 3 credits of science
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How do you calculate grading score? ›

To calculate your test grade:
  1. Determine the total number of points available on the test.
  2. Add up the number of points you earned on the test.
  3. Divide the number of points you earned by the total number of points available.
  4. Multiply the result by 100 to get a percentage score.

What are the scores for grading? ›

Grade conversion
Letter GradePercentageGPA
A90–100%4.0
B80–89%3.0
C70–79%2.0
D60–69%1.0
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What is the best degree grade? ›

Degree classifications
  • First-Class Honours (First or 1st) (70% and above)
  • Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1, 2.i) (60-70%)
  • Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2, 2.ii) (50-60%)
  • Third-Class Honours (Third or 3rd) (40-50%)

What is a pass on a transcript? ›

If you receive a C- or higher, you'll “pass” the course. It will have no impact on your GPA and simply show up as a “Pass” on your transcript. You'll receive credit for the course, and it'll count towards your graduation progress.

What means merit grade? ›

Merit: Students who receive grades from 60% to 69% are granted a merit grade.

What is 55% as a grade? ›

Grade Scale
A+= / >100%
C-= / >60%
D+= / >55%
D= / >50%
F<50%
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Is 50% a pass or fail? ›

Cr: 55% or higher. D: 50 to 54.9% F: less than 50%, or below the passing grade.

What is lowest passing grade? ›

Many college grading systems consider a D, or 65 percent, to be the lowest passing grade. Note that different schools, programs, or classes may have different cutoff points for what they consider a passing grade.

Is D+ a pass or fail grade? ›

C+, C, C- indicates satisfactory performance. D+, D, D- indicates less than satisfactory performance. F indicates unsatisfactory performance (no credit: always include last date of attendance). P indicates Pass (A-, B and C will automatically be replaced by "P" when the Pass/No Pass option has been requested.

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