Bachelor degrees
The University's Bachelor programmes are typically three years in duration (except for sandwich degrees, which have a one year paid internship). In the UK, Bachelor degree programmes are also known as undergraduate degree programmes.
We have nearly 200 Bachelor degree programmes on offer, in a wide range of subject areas and combinations. For a more detailed look at how we can help you at undergraduate level please visit our undergraduate section.
A description of the Honours system: all undergraduate (Bachelor) degree programmes at the University are Honours degree programmes.
A degree awarded 'with Honours' is of a higher standard than one awarded without Honours (known as an ordinary or pass degree).
Students may follow an Honours degree course but not be awarded Honours if their academic performance fails to reach a specified standard.
Degrees are typically graded on a five point scale:
- The highest grade is a First class honours degree (1st) which is generally given to a student who achieves an average of 70% or above.
- An Upper Second class honours degree (2:1) is given to students who achieve an average of 60-69%.
- A Lower Second class honours degree (2:2) is given to students who achieve an average of 50-59%.
- A Third class honours degree (3rd) is given to students who achieve an average of 40-49%.
- An average below 40% is usually graded as a Fail.
To achieve an honours degree you need to pass the required number of modules at these average marks. If you pass fewer modules you may qualify for a degree without honours.