Question: what is a uk first class honours degree
Answer: First - class honours ( 1st , 1 or I ) -- typically 70 % or higher Second - class honours ; Upper division ( 2 : 1 , 2i or II - 1 ) -- typically 60 -- 69 % Lower division ( 2 : 2 , 2ii or II - 2 ) -- typically 50 -- 59 % Third - class honours ( 3rd , 3 or III ) -- typically 40 -- 49 %