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[Trespasser]

You do not have to pass your classes to get a B.A.? It is not my intention to upset anyone. I just do not understand how this 3rd class B.A. works. Would someone be so kind as to explain? Thanks in advance.

[Topo Gigo]

In England, at least at the uni I went to, most degrees are 3 years. Each year is given a different weighting in terms of your final mark. Every year, you take a number of modules, each with marked course work, and/or exam(s). At the end of your course, all your module marks are added up and averaged and the percentage you get is your final mark:
0-40%=fail, 40-50%=3rd class, 50-60%=2.2 (lower second), 60-70%= 2.1 (upper second) and 70%+ = 1st class degree.
On my course you had to get at least 40% in each module to pass the degree.

Most BA/BScs are 3 years here. exceptions are if you take a foundation year at the begining (if you're changing subject, or are lacking in knowledge in a certain area needed for the course), if you have a year out in industry in the middle of the course, or do an extra year at the end, in which case you graduate with a Masters, not a Batchelors degree, or if you go to Scotland. I think this is because their secondary school is shorter. ? I may stand corrected.

OK, so that sorted, what do people think about signing contracts before you get there, with schools you don't know. What's the potential for that ending badly??

[canuck in Ansan]

Is it just me, or does that make it sound really easy to get a masters!?! ("easy" used lightly....let's say, uncomplicated?) Can you get 45% in your 3rd year, then get a Masters after that? Damn.

[Topo Gigo]

is it just me, or does that make it sound really easy to get a masters!?! ("easy" used lightly....let's say, uncomplicated?) Can you get 45% in your 3rd year, then get a Masters after that? Damn. [quote]

I think you have to get above a 2.1 to stay on for the masters year, and I'm not entirely sure if it's the equvalent of doing a separate 1-2 year masters. I don't know, although, a bit of idle gossip (sorry if it's not true), I've heard that if you go to Cambridge Uni and postpone graduating for a year, you automatically get a Masters, despite not doing an ounce of extra work ! well, so i've heard...

Anyway, thanks for the getting a job advice. will steer clear of i2i and do some homework!

[Trespasser]

Thanks for explaining the 3rd class B.A. for me.