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🎓 Grade Point Average (GPA) at Herts – Quick Guide.
What is Grade Point Average (GPA)?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a number (0–4.5) that shows how well you’ve done in your undergraduate studies.
It’s calculated during your course and at the end, alongside your award classification (like First, 2:1, etc.).
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Why does Herts use Grade Point Average (GPA)?
It gives your personal tutor and advisors extra info to support your progress.
Grade Point Average (GPA) is recognised worldwide, so it can help with employability in the global job market.
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How is Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated?
Each module grade (0–100) is converted into a Grade Point (GP).At the end of each level, Herts averages your GPs → this is your Level Grade Point Average (GPA).
At the end of your degree, Herts averages all your GPs → this is your Overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
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How can I see my GPA?
Check your student record once grades are published.
Your Level Grade Point Average (GPA) and Overall GPA appear there and on your transcript.
You’ll also get a separate Grade Point Average (GPA) Summary page to share with employers if you want.
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Who gets a Grade Point Average (GPA)?
âś… All undergraduate students starting from September 2017 onwards.
❌ Not available for postgraduate students or for undergraduates who started before September 2017.
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