Grading at Imperial College London
Imperial uses UK honours grading (First=70%+, 2:1=60-69%). Finals in STEM count 50-70%. Some courses include continuous assessment.
Finals at Imperial typically count 40-60%. Verify the exact weight in your syllabus.
Quick estimate (50% final): 80% current → Need 100.0% for top grade | 80.0% for merit/B.
Score Reference Table — Imperial (50% Final)
| Current Grade | Need for A (90%) | Need for B (80%) | Need for C (70%) | Need to Pass (60%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | >100% | 100.0% | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| 65% | >100% | 95.0% | 75.0% | 55.0% |
| 70% | >100% | 90.0% | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| 75% | >100% | 85.0% | 65.0% | 45.0% |
| 78% | >100% | 82.0% | 62.0% | 42.0% |
| 80% | 100.0% | 80.0% | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| 82% | 98.0% | 78.0% | 58.0% | 38.0% |
| 85% | 95.0% | 75.0% | 55.0% | 35.0% |
| 88% | 92.0% | 72.0% | 52.0% | 32.0% |
| 90% | 90.0% | 70.0% | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| 92% | 88.0% | 68.0% | 48.0% | 28.0% |
| 95% | 85.0% | 65.0% | 45.0% | 25.0% |
Tips for Finals at Imperial
Past papers from ICU's library are the best preparation resource.
- Confirm the exact final weight. This calculator uses 50% as an estimate; your syllabus controls.
- Use academic support resources. Tutoring, writing centres, and TA office hours are underused by most students.
- Know your program's minimum grade requirement. Many programs require passing specific core courses — know the real threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Imperial uses UK honours grading (First=70%+, 2:1=60-69%). Finals in STEM count 50-70%. Some courses include continuous assessment.
Typically 40-60%. Verify in your course syllabus.
Check Imperial's academic portal for your running overall grade.
Lower your target and recalculate. Ask your professor about extra credit or incomplete grade options.
Yes — recalculate once you see the curved score.
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