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Degree award algorithms

The algorithms which apply to Ulster University awards, including courses delivered at partner institutions, were introduced from May 2019.

The best outcome from previous and current algorithm calculations has been extended due to Covid-19 for 2023/24 enrolments.

Your latest module marks, which may include resit marks, will apply within your final award calculations.

Every student has the right to have the best outcome calculated from any of the degree algorithms that was in place during their period of enrolment.

This includes gap years for placement or leave of absence.

Approved variations

The degree algorithms do not apply to students on courses with approved variation of regulations due to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory requirements. Course specific regulations will apply.

This also relates to students who completed Level 5 modules in 2024/25.

Associate awards

Your placement or intercalary years do not count towards your degree calculation.

Module levels

  • Level 5 : the standard generally associated with the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree course
  • Level 6 : final year honours standard
  • Level 7: postgraduate level (Master’s)
More Module levels

Undergraduate - 3 Years

Undergraduate algorithms
StartEnd Algorithm 1 Algorithm 2Note
AY 2024/25`AY  2026/2730% of level 5
70% of level 6
N/AN/A
AY 2023/24AY 2025/2630% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final yearBest mark from either algorithm used
AY 2022/23 AY 2024/25 30% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final yearBest mark from either algorithm used
AY 2021/22 AY 2023/24 30% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2020/21 AY 2022/23 30% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2019/20 AY 2021/22 30% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2018/19 AY 2020/21 30% of level 5
70% of level 6
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used

If you received previous credit for your studies, view Credit awarded section.

Integrated Masters - 4 Years

An integrated master's degree is a level 7 qualification which combines both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course.

StartEnd Algorithm 1 Algorithm 2Note
AY  2024/25AY 2027/2820% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
N/AN/A
AY 2023/24AY 2026/2720% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final yearBest mark from either algorithm used
AY 2022/23 AY 2025/26 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final yearBest mark from either algorithm used
AY 2021/22 AY 2024/25 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2020/21 AY 2023/24 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2019/20 AY 2022/23 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2018/19 AY 2021/22 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm used
AY 2017/18 AY 2020/21 20% of level 5
30% of level 6
50% of level 7
100% of final year Best mark from either algorithm  used
Learn more about integrated masters

Credit for previous studies

Undergraduate

Achieved 60 credit points or more at level 5 (2020/21 - 2024/25)

The best mark from either of these two calculations will be used for your degree classification:

  1. 100% of final year marks, or
  2. 70% of final year marks and 30% of your marks from the year before

Achieved less than 60 credit points at level 5

  • Calculation is based on level 6 at Ulster University only

Entered Ulster University at level 6

  • Calculation is based on level 6 at Ulster University only

Foundation Degree Access

There are three different calculations based on the dates and year you entered Ulster University.

Students who entered final year in 2018/19

Your degree is calculated based on 100% of final year marks (level 6) at Ulster University only

Year 2 between 2017/18 to 2024/25

The best mark from either of these two calculations will be used for your degree classification:

  • 100% of final year marks, or
  • 70% of final year marks and 30% of your marks from the year before

Students who progressed to year one at Ulster University from 2024 onwards

Your degree is calculated using the current algorithm - 70% of final year marks and 30% of your marks from the year before

Who to contact

Here is who to contact to get more information: