to think graduating with a 2:1 is not the same as graduating with a First?

[ClaudiaGooselover]

I am due to graduate this week from a top RG Uni, which is a massive achievement considering I've completed my studies around difficult life circumstances and having four children. I have achieved a First. However, my university sent me a letter saying I have a 2:1. When I queried it they said one assignment was three months late so I received no mark for it. This was incorrect and I was able to provide the mark and comment sheet to demonstrate I actually submitted it early.

They are now 'liasing' about this and said they'll just change my certificate after graduation if need be. Aibu to think that this isn't good enough? I've told everyone at uni and from my family who are attending that I have a First, I wanted the experience of being announced as a First after how hard I've worked to achieve it.

Well done op.
I hope they get it sorted smartish.

(Never went to uni of any type, can you tell? :wink: )

Ha, can't even remember which forum I'm on to type the right emoticon.

YANBU AT ALL!

2:1 is a fine grade, but it's not your grade. Of course you need to fight it. At the very least, you should be going up with the firsts and a correction placed in the leaflet. It matters.

Well done. Have plenty of and

MyFairyKing Noodle suggested I must be bitter, that's all :)

truffle .

Depends

A 2:1 will be worth more than a 1st from some back water uni any day in a lot of jobs just going to the top unis open doors regardless of your mark

I agree, a 2.1 is not the same as being a First class honour graduate. 2.1 is good from RG uni, but is the standard nowawadays, but if that is what you eventually end up with it is not half bad, many work their butts off and still only manage a 2.2.
Fight it, I would!