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How UK University Grades Are Calculated

Navigating the UK university grading system can be complex for international students.   Understanding how grades are calculated, the components contributing to final marks, and the credit transfer requirements can significantly impact academic success. In this article, Bearing Academy co-founder Johnny Cheung provides an in-depth look at these aspects, helping Hong Kong students excel in their university studies.

Understanding the UK Grading System

The UK grading system is unique and differs significantly from other educational systems worldwide. Understanding the various grade classifications and their corresponding percentage ranges is essential to navigating your academic path effectively.

First Class (First): 70% and above

Upper Second Class (2:1): 60-69%

Lower Second Class (2:2): 50-59%

Third Class (Third): 40-49%

Pass: 35-39% (some universities)

Fail: Below 40%

These classifications help gauge a student's academic performance and are critical in determining future academic and career opportunities.

Components of UK University Grades

UK universities, such as the University of Bristol, University College London, and the University of Manchester, use a comprehensive approach to evaluate student performance. This approach includes  grading several components, each contributing to the final grade:

Coursework includes essays, reports, projects, and other assignments completed during the semester. These tasks assess students' understanding of the subject matter and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Originality and adherence to academic integrity are paramount.

Examinations typically hold significant weight in the final grade. They can be written, oral, or practical and are designed to test students' knowledge and problem-solving abilities under time constraints.

Continuous Assessment includes quizzes, assignments, class participation, and group work. This ongoing evaluation ensures students remain engaged throughout the course and consistently apply their learning.

Final Year Dissertation/Thesis is a comprehensive research project crucial in determining the final grade. It showcases a student's ability to conduct independent research and contribute to their field.

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge assess student performance mainly through examinations. Students should carefully check the grading policies of their targeted university on their websites to understand the specific components and their weightings.

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elon musk did a nazi salute twice at the inauguration, and republicans are defending him.

trump revoked executive order 11246, which prohibited discrimination.

trump put all dei employees on leave to be fired.

trump blamed the dc plane crash on dei.

trump banned all lgbtq+ flags from being hung in government buildings.

trump ordered the pentagon to cancel celebration of mlk jr. day, black history month, women's history month, holocaust remembrance day, asian american pacific islander heritage month, lgbtq+ pride month, juneteenth, women's equality day, national hispanic heritage month, national disability employment awarenessmonth, and national american indian heritage month.

trump proposed removing all palestinians from gaza, turning the area into a vacation resort called “riviera of the middle east”.

trump posted an ai generated video showing what he hopes to turn palestine into, with a large golden statue of himself in the middle of it.

trump rolled back biden’s executive order to lower prescription drug costs for people using medicare and medicaid.

trump rescinded the $35 cap on insulin, and prices are expected to rise to $1500 a month.

trump ordered the national institutes of health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.

trump ended the guidelines to prevent ai misuse. the guidelines prevent many things, but notably it prevents production of ai child pornography.

when sean hannity asked trump about the economy, he said “i don’t care”, after campaigning with the economy as his main talking point.

trump has withdrawn the us from the world health organization.

trump is ordering health agencies to stop reporting on bird flu and halt publications of scientific reports.

trump has pardoned over 1500 people who stormed the capitol on january 6th.

trump changed denali back to mount mckinley.

trump signed an executive order to rename the gulf of mexico to gulf of america.

trump shut down cbp one, an app which granted legal entry to 1 million+ immigrants.

trump has discussed introducing a “gold card”, which would allow the wealthiest people to buy us citizenship for $5 million usd.

trump is allowing ice raids at churches and elementary schools.

trump announced plans to declare a national emergency at the us-mexico border.

trump signed an executive order to expand the use of the death penalty.

trump disbanded the school safety board that works to prevent school shootings. it was comprised of survivors, educators, and gun violence prevention advocates and formed after the school shooting in parkland.

trump has threatened to invade panama to claim the panama canal.

trump withdrew from the paris climate act.

trump revoked all protections for transgender troops in the us military.

trump rescinded executive orders made by biden that benefited and protected women, lgbtq+ people, black americans, hispanic americans, asian americans, native hawaiians, and pacific islanders.

trump is attempting to make it legal to refuse to hire or fire pregnant women.

multiple state legislators are drafting bills to allow the punishment for abortion to be the death penalty.

trump pardoned 23 individuals convicted under the freedom of access to clinic entrances (FACE) act for their anti-abortion activism, including oftentimes violent protests at abortion clinics.

trump signed an executive order allowing deportation of foreign students who they believe express support for hamas or hezbollah.

trump announced that the us government will from here on out only recognize male and female as sexes. intersex is not legally recognized anymore.

trump has told all schools and universities that they have two weeks to end all diversity initiatives, or he will cut federal funding. (as of feb 19, 2025)

trump fired the staff of the federal aviation association after a deadly plane crash in dc.

trump has fired the heads of the tsa and coast guard, and gutted a key aviation safety advisory committee.

the supreme court weakened the clean water act's limitations on raw sewage discharge into our water in a 5-4 ruling.

the official white house twitter account posted an “illegal alien deportation” asmr video where they did closeups of chains and the sound of ankle chains hitting the metal stairs of the airplanes deportees were being loaded onto.

on truth social, trump posted, “LONG LIVE THE KING!”.

at CPAC, a republican group called the “third term project” held a rally to support changing the constitution so trump can run for a third term. on their posters, they’re photoshopping his face onto julius caesar’s, seemingly forgetting what happened to julius caesar.

the trump administration paused health communications to prevent the fda from announcing food recalls.

republicans on tiktok are recreating elon’s salute to prove that it “wasn’t a nazi salute”, and they’re either doing it completely wrong because they know if they replicate it then it will actually be a salute, or they’re doing the proper salute and posting it online.

google and apple maps now display the gulf of mexico as “gulf of america”.

rfk jr. wants to ban SSRIs and put everyone on them into labor camps.

andy ogles drafted a constitutional amendment to allow trump to be president for a third term.

the us senate confirmed russell vought, one of the main authors of project 2025, will lead the white house budget office.

nancy mace repeatedly used the t-slur during a congressional meeting, three times were out of spite.

andy biggs introduced a bill to abolish osha and completely eliminate federal workplace safety protections.

georgia republican congressman mike collins called for the deportation of new jersey born mariann budde, the bishop who urged trump to “have mercy” on the lgbtq+ community and immigrants during a service at the national cathedral.

florida republican anna paulina luna has introduced a bill to add trump to mount rushmore.

new york republican claudia tenney introduced a bill to make trump’s birthday a federal holiday.

west virginia republican delegate lisa white has introduced house bill 2712, which would remove rape and incest as exceptions for abortion, even for minors. you can call her at (304) 340- 3274 or email her at lisa.white@wvhouse.gov and let her know your opinion on that.

there is a bill named the SAVE act which would require americans to provide their birth certificate, passport, or other citizenship documents every time they vote, and would require the last name on their driver’s license to match that of their birth certificate. this would prevent married women who have changed their last name from voting.

bill h.r.1161, which is available publicly on congress.gov, would authorize trump to enter into negotiations to acquire greenland and to rename it to "red, white, and blueland".

six states (arizona, idaho, iowa, kansas, mississippi, and north dakota) are planning on challenging obergefell v. hodges, which would end same-sex marriage nationwide. about a dozen more states have representatives are also considering filing similar resolutions.

a bill to ban the mRNA vaccine has passed out of the house committee.

amazon revoked protections for lgbtq+ and black employees.

the cdc has removed their hiv prevention page.

the united states state department has officially changed its “travelers with special conditions” page which previously said “lgbtqi+ travelers” to “lgb travelers”, completely getting rid of the tqi+.

every single republican told us we were overreacting. trump swore he had nothing to do with project 2025 yet continues implementing details outlined in it. not a single person has the right to tell us we’re being dramatic anymore.

hope “cheaper eggs and gas” was worth it.

EDIT: i removed the “trump refused to swear on the bible” point because it was being taken as me being an offended christian. i’m not christian, im agnostic. the reason i included it in the first place is because he’s the first president in history to ever refuse to swear on ANYTHING. meanwhile his “conservative christian” followers had no issue with this, and decided to continue to scramble for excuses instead of admitting he may not be as religious as he claims he is. i figured taking that point out entirely is probably better than filling this with an explanation in the middle of the other important issues.

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Genixo Education – Best Educational Advisory Center in Bangalore

Genixo Education, Bangalore's leading educational advisory, is dedicated to shaping academic and professional futures. We offer expert counseling, seamless college admissions, and personalized guidance to help you achieve your dreams with unwavering support.

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Top Financial Advisory Companies: What Sets Them Apart

Choosing the right financial advisory company is crucial for your financial future. Vantage Financial Partners stands out by offering personalized strategies, expert guidance, and a commitment to helping clients achieve long-term financial success. Learn what makes leading financial advisory companies like Vantage Financial Partners the right choice for your financial planning needs.

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The Voluntary Provident Fund - A Comprehensive Guide

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वेलबिंग इन स्कूल्स स्पॉटलाइट 2024 के निर्धारण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाने पर हंड्रेड द्वारा सम्मानित हुए बागपत के अमन

बागपत के युवा अमन कुमार को फिनलैंड के हंड्रेड संस्थान द्वारा “वेलबिंग इन स्कूल्स स्पॉटलाइट 2024” में उनके योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया गया है। इसका उद्देश्य स्कूलों में विद्यार्थियों की भलाई को बढ़ावा देने वाले प्रभावी और स्केलेबल नवाचारों की पहचान करना है, जिसमें अमन ने हंड्रेड के एडवाइजरी बोर्ड के सदस्य के रूप में नवाचारों की समीक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। इस महत्वपूर्ण योगदान के लिए…

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Which advisory services and trends will impact colleges and universities in India?

Higher education institutes need to keep track of the new trends and advisory services. They create golden opportunities to improve methods of teaching. Revenues are connected to tuition fees, coaching classes and retention rates. The growth of online education has created a gap and impacted student learnings. As technology embeds itself in the field of education, institutes need to make transformative changes to remain relevant.

This is where advisory services for higher education play a critical role. They impact the interest of industries and corporates towards new internships. If you feel students are worried about joining college due to high tuition or education loans, we have some serious advice for you.

Let’s set the ball rolling with the opportunities new trends offer.

Alliances and mergers

Consider the following fact seriously. If you run a small institution and always struggle for funding or recognition, joining a bigger academic college or university is appropriate. The scenario could be the opposite as well. If you are a bigger education institute, getting acquisitions will enlarge your base for education. It will attract students and faculty. 

Aligning with new partners cuts costs and resources can be shared. Campus-based education and maintenance gets a boost with faculty sharing.

Digital challenges to embrace

It will continue to be hard competing with online education. If your institution has not picked up this active trend, embracing it quickly is advisable. Even though most teachers and students wish to interact in person, digital platforms for learning will continue to increase.

Rising Costs

Faculty Salaries 

A Demand for qualified faculty is increasing, leading to a rise in salaries and benefits.

Infrastructure Maintenance 

Upgrading facilities, labs, and libraries to meet accreditation standards is a growing expense.

Technology Integration 

Investments in Learning Management Systems (LMS),online resources, and digital infrastructure are crucial but add to operational costs.

Cost-Saving Strategies:

Administrative Efficiency 

Colleges are streamlining administration through technology and process improvements.

Resource Optimization 

Sharing resources like libraries and labs between departments is becoming more common.

Online Learning 

Offering online courses and blended learning models can reduce costs associated with physical infrastructure.

Additional Considerations:

Government Funding

Changes in government funding schemes and fee structures can significantly impact operational expenses.

Student Enrollment 

Fluctuations in student enrollment directly affect revenue and can necessitate expense adjustments.

As the higher education trends in India keep changing, we offer our services for smooth transformation. Approaching the right service provider will help meet the challenges more effectively.

IAE is in the business of helping institutions to keep up with the market trends in the education sector. We have an experienced and knowledgeable team that helps for improving rankings of colleges and follow all procedures for accreditation.

We look forward to hearing from you to give a breakdown of the latest trends before college admissions open. Let’s discuss your needs.

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Which A-Levels or IB Subjects Should I Take If I Want to Study Law in Universities?

Choosing the right subjects during your A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) can significantly impact your chances of attending a top law school. For aspiring law students, selecting subjects that develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of societal structures is essential. In this article, Bearing Academy consultant in Legal Zaheed Evans explores the A-Levels and IB subjects recommended for future law studies.  

Understanding the Requirements

Law schools generally seek students with strong academic records and a demonstrated ability to think critically and communicate effectively. While specific requirements vary by university, most law programmes emphasise the importance of subjects that foster analytical and writing skills.

It is essential to research the specific requirements of the universities you are interested in. Some universities might have preferred subjects or additional requirements. For instance, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge often look for candidates with a background in traditional academic subjects.

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How should the young invest?

A lot of young investors are coming to the stock market. As of May 2024, around 40% of the total Indian investors are under the age of 30, and more than 70% are below 40. In 2018, the number of Indian investors below 30 was relatively lower. Since many young investors are coming to the market, they must do the basics right. One wrong financial decision in your 20s can take you back 3-5 years in your financial journey. So, how should young people invest? Let us find out.

How should the young invest?

Here are a few tips to get started:

Know your investment goals: If you are investing in the market without goals, you are doing it wrong. Before you dive in, you must know what the outcome you want. Are you investing for your short-term goals like a vacation or mid-term goals like buying a car? You must know the answer.

Find an advisor: If you don't understand investing basics, do not put your hard-earned money based on random tips. A certain level of understanding is required to how to select stocks for long term. If you do not have it, seek assistance from advisors or use AI for investment.

Don't shy away from taking risks: Many young investors make the mistake of not taking enough risks in their 20s. For your long-term goals, your money should be in stocks and not fixed deposits and savings accounts.

Diversify your portfolio: Spread your investments across different asset classes like stocks, mutual funds, debt, gold, and real estate (REITs). Within equity, even if you are in your 20s and ready to take risks, you must not put everything into small and mid-cap stocks.

Educate Yourself: Understand basic investment concepts and market trends. Please note that stock investing learning is an ongoing process. Therefore, you must follow financial news and updates.

Incrementally raise your savings rate: Starting where you are is just fine, and if that means contributing Rs 5000 or less per month, at least you are putting away something. But the last of the general investing tips is that you need to save more.

To use technology for stock investing, check out Jarvis Invest for investing in the best ai stocks in India.

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From Chaos to Clarity: How Advisory Services Streamline Your Operations for Peak Efficiency

The relentless pace of modern business breeds chaos. Information overwhelms, tasks pile up, and the dream of streamlined operations feels like a distant utopia. But amidst the storm, a beacon of hope shines bright: advisory services.

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all consulting. Today's advisory services operate as strategic partners, tailoring their expertise to your unique needs and aspirations. They delve beyond mere process optimization, sparking transformational growth that propels your business to new heights.

Beyond Efficiency: A Holistic Approach to Success

While streamlining operations forms a crucial part of the advisory landscape, it's only the tip of the iceberg. True transformation demands a holistic approach that touches every facet of your business. Here's how advisory services go beyond efficiency to unlock your full potential:

1. Strategic Vision:

They act as your trusted compass, guiding you towards a clear and compelling vision for the future. Through in-depth analysis of your market, competition, and internal strengths, they help you craft a roadmap for sustainable growth, ensuring every decision aligns with your ultimate goals.

2. Innovation Ignition:

Forget stagnation. Advisory services become your innovation engine, driving you to embrace new technologies, processes, and business models. They challenge the status quo, spark creative thinking, and equip you with the tools and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

3. Talent Optimization:

Your people are your greatest asset. Advisory services help you unlock their full potential by optimizing talent management practices. From recruitment and training to performance evaluation and compensation, they ensure you have the right people in the right roles, empowered to thrive.

4. Financial Clarity:

Financial fog can cripple even the most promising business. Advisory services act as your financial sherpa, navigating the complexities of cash flow, budgeting, and investment strategies. They bring transparency and predictability to your finances, empowering you to make informed decisions for long-term stability.

5. Risk Management:

Uncertainty is inevitable, but through proactive risk management, you can turn it into an opportunity. Advisory services help you identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, developing robust contingency plans to protect your business from unforeseen challenges.

6. Cultural Transformation:

Culture is the heartbeat of your organization. Advisory services help you cultivate a high-performance culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and accountability. They empower your employees to take ownership, driving engagement and propelling your business forward.

The Measurable Magic of Transformation

The impact of advisory services goes beyond intangible benefits. It translates into tangible results:

Increased revenue and profitability: Streamlined operations, optimized talent, and strategic decision-making all contribute to a stronger bottom line.

Enhanced market competitiveness: By embracing innovation and agility, you stay ahead of the curve, dominating your niche.

Improved employee satisfaction and retention: A thriving culture attracts and retains top talent, boosting productivity and innovation.

Reduced risk and increased resilience: Proactive risk management safeguards your business, enabling you to weather any storm.

Investing in Your Future: Choosing the Right Partner

The right advisory partner can be the difference between incremental improvement and transformational growth. Choose wisely, considering:

Industry expertise: Look for partners with a proven track record of success in your specific industry.

Personalized approach: Avoid cookie-cutter solutions. Choose a partner who listens to your unique needs and tailors their approach accordingly.

Collaborative spirit: You're in this together. Choose a partner who fosters open communication and collaboration, making you an active participant in your own transformation.

Embrace the Journey: From Chaos to Clarity and Beyond

The journey from chaos to clarity, facilitated by advisory services, is an exhilarating one. It's about shedding the shackles of the ordinary and embracing the boundless potential of your business.

Remember, transformation isn't just about efficiency; it's about unlocking your inner potential, igniting innovation, and propelling your business towards a future brimming with success.

So, take the first step. Embrace the transformative power of advisory services and watch your business rise from the ashes of chaos, soaring towards a future of clarity and breathtaking growth.

Ready to ignite your transformation? Don't hesitate to reach out to experienced advisory services providers and embark on your journey to exceptional outcomes!