In all of your law assessments, you will be graded by reference to the following grading criteria.
| A+ | Outstanding (90-100) | GPA = 4.3 |
| A | Excellent (85-89) | GPA = 4.0 |
| A- | Borderline Excellent (80-84) | GPA = 3.7 |
| B+ | Very Good (76-79) | GPA = 3.3 |
| B | Good (Average Competent Answer) (73-75) | GPA = 3.0 |
| B- | Borderline Good (70-72) | GPA = 2.7 |
| C+ | Very Satisfactory (66-69) | GPA = 2.3 |
| C | Satisfactory (63-65) | GPA = 2.0 |
| C- | Borderline Satisfactory (60-62) | GPA = 1.7 |
| D+ | Pass (55-59) | GPA = 1.3 |
| D | Borderline Pass (50-54) | GPA = 1.0 |
| F | Fail (0-49) | GPA = 0.0 |
Degree Classifications
All degrees offered at the Faculty of Law will be awarded in 5 divisions determined by the Board of Examiners for the degree in accordance with the following Cumulative GPA scores, with all courses taken (including failed courses) carrying equal weighting:
| Class of Honours | CGPA Range |
| First Class Honours | 3.60-4.30 |
| Second Class Honours (Division One) | 3.00-3.59 |
| Second Class Honours (Division Two) | 2.40-2.99 |
| Third Class Honours | 1.70-2.39 |
| Pass | 1.00-1.69 |
Notwithstanding the above, the Board of Examiners has the discretion to limit the number of candidates to be awarded a particular class of honours as follows:
- First: no more than 10% of the graduating class;
- Second (Division One): no more than 55% of the graduating class
- Second (Division Two); Third: Pass and Fail: remainder of the graduating class
How to calculate my GPA?
“Grade Point Average” (GPA) is a numerical measure of a candidate’s academic achievement over a specified period of time. You can get your GPA by using GPA Calculator.
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