We would take your average percentage across your final year, and if this is in the highest band you would be eligible for the consideration band. So if, for example, you achieved an overall mark of 68%, but your final year marks were: Module 1 – 40%Module 2 – 90%Module 3 – 90%Module 4 – 90%Average over the final year – 77% The average mark would be within the next classification band, so we would award you the higher grade. Please see the breakdown below: 1.Final Year Average:  You took four modules in your final year and got these grades:  Module 1: 40%Module 2: 90%Module 3: 90%Module 4: 90%  To find your average grade for the final year, we add all these percentages together and then divide by the number of modules. So: 2.Checking for Higher Classification:  Your overall average mark across all years of study is 68%.We use classification bands to determine your degree classification (like First Class, Second Class, etc.). For example: First Class: 70% and aboveUpper Second Class (2:1): 60% – 69%Lower Second Class (2:2): 50% – 59%Third Class: 40% – 49% 3.Eligibility for a Higher Grade:  If your final year average (77%) falls into a higher band than your overall average (68%), you can be considered for that higher classification.In your case, 77% falls into the First Class band, which is higher than your overall average band (Upper Second Class).So, even though your overall average is 68% (Upper Second Class), because your final year average is 77% (First Class), the university can consider awarding you a First Class degree. In short, your final year average of 77% is high enough to push you into the First Class band, which means you could get a First Class degree even if your overall average is a bit lower.