How KNU Degree Classification Works - 8-Course Points
Official KNU grading: additive 8-course full/half points system with A+ = 5.0 pts, Distinction ≥ 28 pts from 3rd & 4th year.
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Kwame Nkrumah University - Additive 8-course full/half multipliers
How KNU Degree Classification Works
Kwame Nkrumah University uses an additive 8-course points system. Classification is based on total points from the best 8 courses in 3rd & 4th year. Half courses earn exactly half.
Grade Points
| Grade | Full Pts | Half Pts | Mark % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5.0 | 2.5 | 86–100 |
| A | 4.0 | 2.0 | 76–85 |
| B+ | 3.0 | 1.5 | 66–75 |
| B | 2.0 | 1.0 | 56–65 |
| C+ | 1.0 | 0.5 | 46–55 |
| C | 0.0 | 0.0 | 40–45 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | < 40 |
Max: 40 pts (8 × 5.0). Best 8 courses from 3rd & 4th year count.
Degree Classification
- Distinction 28–40 points
- Merit 20–27.5 points
- Credit 12–19.5 points
- Pass 0–11.5 points
Source: KNU Student Information Handbook (2021) §7.0.