2 1 honours意思

"2 1 honours" is a term used in the context of British undergraduate degree classification, where "2" refers to a second-class degree and "1" indicates that it is the higher division within that class. In the British undergraduate degree classification system, degrees are typically classified as follows:

• First-class honours (1st)
• Upper second-class honours, sometimes referred to as 2:1 or two-one
• Lower second-class honours, sometimes referred to as 2:2 or two-two
• Third-class honours (3rd)
• Ordinary degree (no honours)
• Pass degree

A 2:1 honours degree is considered a very good result, falling between a first-class honours degree (the highest) and a lower second-class honours degree. It indicates that the student's performance has been above average but not quite at the very highest level.

The classification of degrees is typically determined by the average mark achieved across the student's coursework, exams, and final project or dissertation. The exact cut-offs for each class can vary between universities and even between different degree programs within the same university.

Students who achieve a 2:1 or higher are generally considered to be strong candidates for postgraduate study or for employment in their chosen field.