Credits for modules
You should take 60 credits per semester. This usually equates to 3 modules, although there are some language courses that are only 10 credits. The total number of credits you should take are:
- Full year: 120 credits (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits)
- One semester: 60 credits (equivalent to 30 ECTS credits)
Credit and grade conversions
Below is our general guide to credit and grade conversation as credit transfers differ between universities and countries. It is important to check with your home university how they will transfer the marks you receive at Hull.
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ECTS Grade
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Hull degree class
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Equivalent
Hull mark
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Definition
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A
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1st (First)
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70 – 100
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Excellent: Outstanding performance with only minor errors
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B
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2:1 (Two One)
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60 – 69
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Very good: Above the average standard but with some errors
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C
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2:2 (Two Two)
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50 – 59
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Good: Generally sound work with a number of notable errors
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D
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3rd (Third)
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40 – 49
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Satisfactory: fair but with significant shortcomings
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E
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Compensable
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35 – 39
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Sufficient: performance meets with minimum criteria
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FX
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Fail
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-
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Fail: some more work required before the credit can be awarded
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F
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Fail
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-
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Fail considerable further work is required
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Hull Class
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Hull Mark
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US Grade
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USA GPA
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1st
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75
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A / A+
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3.7–4.0
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1st
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72
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A-
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3.5–3.6
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High 2:1
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68
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B+
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3.2–3.4
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Mid 2:1
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65
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B
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2.9–3.1
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Low 2:1
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62
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B-
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2.5–2.8
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High 2:2
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58
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C+
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2.2–2.4
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Mid 2:2
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55
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C
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1.9–2.1
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Low 2:2
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52
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C-
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1.5–1.8
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High 3rd
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48
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D+
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1.2–1.4
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Mid 3rd
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45
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D
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0.9–1.1
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Low 3rd
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42
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D-
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0.7–0.8
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