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How do you write your degree classification on a CV?

Here’s how to write degree classification on a CV:

  • If your CV’s education section is short (because you have a lot of work experience), then abbreviate your degree classification with numbers. For example:

An example of using an abbreviation to record your degree classification on your CV.

Use 1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd, or ordinary pass in this case.

  • If your CV’s education section is long (because you’ve recently graduated and don’t have much work experience), write out your degree classification in full using words. For example:

How to write degree classification on a CV without much work experience.

Use first class honours, upper second class honours, lower second class honours, third class honours, or ordinary pass.

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