to be a bit pissed off with a 2:2? Make me feel better. What degree did you get?

[AtYourCervix]

My small dissertation disaster pulled my overall marks back so much I missed out on a 2:1.

I am unreasonably pissed off. I got a 2:1 with my last degree and wanted the same, if not better, this time.

humph.

make me feel better please?

A 2:2 isn't that bad; you'll only have to give your grade when asked and at least it isn't a '3' or worse, a 'pass'.

Next time go for a Masters, they're not graded.

2:2 here as well. My marks added up to just over 59% and whichever way I tried to do it I couldn't get them to make that extra bit for a 2:1

I scraped a First in English Literature in my undergrad. However, I sufficiently messed up my MA to get a Pass - I did okay in my exams & very well in my dissertation, but for a variety of reasons failed my coursework & was capped at a passing mark. Bit worried about how that might effect me with future study.

I have a 1st in Medicinal Chemistry. I think of it often as I change extra large nappies and scrape tantrumming boys off the pavement. :o

I got a 2:1. Luckily they rounded up my mark, it was 59.5%! Talk about skin of my teeth!

Can you ask them to remark any of your modules?

Of course a desmond is actually the best degree you can get, it tells the world you had the balance of work/drinking just about right.

Well done Atyourcervix! I assume you did your first degree before you had your family, and have been studying for your second degree whilst looking after your family? If so, that is a huge achievement. Studying with a family is not easy.

Mine wasnt classified at all as I didnt get my degree in UK. Its just a degree...hasnt ever been a problem for me

lyingwitch masters can be graded. Ours is.

I got a First. Still makes me feel good. Never done me any good job wise though, nobody even knows as I got my job before I took my finals.

I got a first. And I didn't got to lectures

But SRSLY for a moment, literally and I mean literally no-one cares or ever asks unfortuantely, once about a month has passed. If that helps.

I got a first class honours but has meant nowt really career wise (nursing).

I got a 2:2 in my first year, cried my eyes out and made sure I got a 2:1 in my second and final years. Not that my degree classification is on my degree certificate anyway. I think where you went, rather than what you got, makes more of a difference.

Onlion... That's interesting. Mine wasn't - you could get a distinction but that was it, you just got a straight MSc. or you didn't.

Distinction is the classifition. Its a first

Got a 2:(ii) many moons ago, but my typing is not up to much so my CV reads 2 (i)...... No one has ever asked for the certificate.....

First Class Degree in Computer Science. University of Leeds. Final Year Project Prize.

I got a third. It was a long time ago but I am still completely ashamed - I still wake up with nightmares about it and think about it on a far too regular basis, especially as it was a long time ago now! I don't even think my husband knows. I have even lied about it (I have been asked by people who have no business asking - not employers etc).

I pretty much did no useful revision at all in my final year. I started off well - even gaining the top mark in the year in an exam in second year (4 year degree) but it went downhill from there. Looking back I am pretty sure I had depression/anxiety issues (due to unresolved grief/complete lack of parental support).

I guess I could comfort myself that I wasn't alone - there were at about 10 of us who gained thirds another 5 who gained pass degrees after honours year. Also that the third was in a demanding subject at a good university. It is absolutely no comfort at all though. I think the only way I will ever be at peace with myself is if I got back to uni and get another degree (seriously considering starting to do OU courses).

Somehow I managed to get a good job but I am aware that my colleagues mainly have 2:1s - a couple have firsts AND phDs, especially the younger ones.

I got a fantastic degree. Two of em in fact. I bet you earn more than me. It means nothing.

Masters are usually graded Distinction/Merit/Pass which correspond more or less to First/2:i/2:ii at Bachelor's level, e.g. 70/60/50%. And less than 50% is a fail which makes exams a bit nerve-wracking especially if you're on a 1+3 program and risk losing your PhD as well...

A very ordinary degree, many years ago, I never felt it held me back. After a while people look at your experience and where you've worked, not the qualifications. Try not to worry too much

I think it's understandable. My friend is a successful barrister and she's still pissed off that she got a 2:2 (love affair distracted her in her final year!!). Hasn't held her back at all though. In the bigger scheme of things it won't matter at all. And you should be very proud of yourself!!