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UK Module Grade Map
Compute your current academic standing across multiple modules and track your CATS credits.
Understanding Module-Weighted Averages
Before you get to your overall degree classification, you need an accurate year average — and that starts with correctly calculating your module scores. UK degree programs assign credit values to each module (commonly 10, 15, or 20 credits per module, with a typical full-time year totaling 120 credits), and your year average is a credit-weighted mean of all your module marks, not a simple average.
The Year Average formula is:
UK Year Average FormulaYear Average = Σ (Module Mark × Module Credits) ÷ Σ (Total Credits)
A Worked Example
Suppose you took the following modules in one year:
Module 1:68%, 20 credits
Module 2:72%, 20 credits
Module 3:61%, 15 credits
Module 4:75%, 20 credits
Module 5:58%, 10 credits
Module 6:70%, 15 credits
Module 7:66%, 20 credits
Calculation of credit-weighted marks:
(68×20) + (72×20) + (61×15) + (75×20) + (58×10) + (70×15) + (66×20) = 8165
Total credits: 20+20+15+20+10+15+20 = 120
UK Weighted Year AverageYear Average = 8165 ÷ 120 = 68.04%
Why This Matters More Than It Seems
It's easy to assume that all your modules count equally, but a 20-credit module has double the influence on your year average compared to a 10-credit module. This means a strong result in a heavily-weighted module can meaningfully lift your average, while a weak result in a smaller-credit module has a comparatively smaller impact. Understanding this can help you prioritize where to focus your effort, particularly during resit periods or when deciding which optional modules to take.
Postgraduate Modules
Master's programs in the UK often follow a similar credit-weighted structure, typically totaling 180 credits across taught modules and a dissertation, with the dissertation often carrying a significant credit weight (commonly 60 credits) that has a substantial effect on your final classification. This calculator works the same way for postgraduate modules — just input the marks and credit values as they appear on your program structure.