Population: 65,648,100 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: White 87%, Other 13%
Religions: Christian 60%, Other 40%
Languages: English
Area: 243,610 sq km (slightly smaller than Oregan)
Government Type: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
National Capital: London
Currency: Pound (GBP)
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) | Secondary School Completion |
AS/A-Levels | 2 years of pre-university study |
The U.K. is a member of the European Higher Education Area and is part of the Bologna Process as of 1999
Bachelor’s Degree | 3 years |
Honours Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years |
Master’s Degree | 1-3 years |
Doctorate | 2-3 years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | D |
F | F |
G | F |
H or Ungraded | F |
The Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Grade grades are A through E, with E as the lowest grade. An “ungraded” examination indicates failure.
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A | A |
B | B |
C | B |
D | C |
E | C |
F | F |
G | F |
H | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
70 – 100 | A |
65 – 69 | A- |
60 – 64 | B+ |
50 – 59 | B |
45 – 49 | C+ |
40 – 44 | C |
0 – 39 | F |
For transcripts, alternatively we can accept the Diploma Supplement if accompanied by the degree certificate.
