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Originally Posted by 4691mls
Maybe some of the Brits here can explain these terms regarding education?
If someone takes a "first" does this mean they had the highest grades in the class?
What is a "good degree"?
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Not exactly. Honours degrees have 5 classes: First, Upper Second [or II(i)], Lower Second [or II(ii)], Third, and Pass. They are usually awarded in terms of the marks given to students in that year; so a 1st would be awarded to someone in the top 10%, an upper second for 75-80% and so on.
A good degree is usually a 1st or II(i).