British Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How British certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how British grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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British credentials at a glance
| British credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Science | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master of Arts | Master's Degree |
| Master's Degree | Master's Degree |
| Doctor of Science | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Education | Doctor of Philosophy |
How British university grades convert to U.S. grades
| British mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 70-100 | A |
| 65-69 | A- |
| 60-64 | B+ |
| 50-59 | B |
| 45-49 | C+ |
| 40-44 | C |
| P | Pass |
| 0-39 | F |
British secondary school grades in U.S. terms
| British mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 70-100 | A |
| 65-69 | A- |
| 60-64 | B+ |
| 50-59 | B |
| 45-49 | C+ |
| P | Pass |
| 0-39 | F |
| CP | C |
Every British credential we evaluate (61)
Our evaluation data for the United Kingdom, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (23)
| British credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Business and Technician Education Council First Diploma | 1-2 years | Three Years of High School (11th grade) |
| Business and Technician Education Council National Certificate | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 Diploma | High School Diploma | |
| Edexcel Advanced Diploma Level 3 | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Edexcel Foundation Level 1 Certificate | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Edexcel Higher Level 2 Certificate | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Foundation General National Vocational Qualification | 1 year | Three Years of High School (11th grade) |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level - must pass two subjects | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE O-level) - must pass five subjects | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) | 5-6 years | High School Diploma |
| General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ or NVQ) | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| International Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-level) - must pass two subjects | High School Diploma | |
| International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma | High School Diploma | |
| Level 3 National Technical Diploma by Oxford/Cambridge | High School Diploma | |
| Level 3 Diploma by ATHE | High School Diploma | |
| Level 3 Diploma by NCFE CACHE | High School Diploma | |
| Level 3 Diploma by UAL | High School Diploma | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Business Management | High School Diploma | |
| Vocational Certificate of Secondary Education | 5 years | High School Diploma |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Foundation Diploma | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Intermediate Diploma | 2 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (21)
| British credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Associateship of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | 3 years | Professional Certificate |
| Associateship of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Associateship of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Architecture | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Arts | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Dentistry) |
| Bachelor of Laws | 3-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Bachelor of Medicine | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor of Science | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Business and Technician Education Council National Diploma | 2-3 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Business and Technician Educational Council Higher National Certificate | 1-4 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 1-4 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Higher Education | 1-4 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Higher Education in Midwifery | 2-3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing | 2-3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Foundation Certificate | 1 year | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Foundation Degree | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Foundation Degree in Science | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced Level | 2-6 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma | 1 year | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
Graduate (12)
| British credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Professional Studies | 1 year | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
| Graduate Diploma in Music | 3 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Arts | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Business Administration | 1-2 years | Master of Business Administration |
| Master of Laws | 1-2 years | Master of Business Administration |
| Master of Pharmacy | 4-6 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Philosophy | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Science | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 1 year | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 1 year | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1 year | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (5)
| British credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Literature | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Science | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Technology | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
British credential evaluation: common questions
Is a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) from the United Kingdom equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a British Bachelor of Arts equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor of Arts from the United Kingdom is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are British grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using the United Kingdom's grading scale, then to grade points on the U.S. 4.0 scale. A Course by Course evaluation shows every subject and your GPA.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Documents that aren't in English need a translation. We translate them as part of your order, at $27.50 per page (up to 250 words), normally within one day.
How fast can I get my British credentials evaluated?
Within 24 Hours of payment and receipt of your documents, or it's free (conditions apply). Rush evaluations are delivered within 8 hours.
