Visiting EU Students: Examinations

Grading Scale

The marking scale used in UCC ranges from 0-100%. The following marking system is used:

1H - First Class Honours: > 70%

2H1 - Second Class Hons, Grade 1: 60% - 69%

2H2 - Second Class Hons, grade 2: 50% - 59%

3H - Third Class Honours: 45% - 49%

Pass: > 40% - 44%

Academic Transcripts/Exam Results

An exam transcript will be sent directly to you at your home address and will also be sent to your home university. 

Examinations Appeal

Students may formally seek a check of their examination results or appeal their examination results. For further information please contact Ms. Karen McSweeney, International Education Office - Email: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie