<p>In UK, they don't use the GPA system as we do, but instead a sort of "honours" grid. An undergraduate degree with first class honours might be the equivalent, for example, of a bachelor's degree summa cum laude. Therefore, I'm not quite certain how my 'stats' may transfer over.</p>
<p>I'm particularly interested in the Masters programs in English at King's College, London; Goldsmiths; and Royal Holloway. May someone recommend me what sort of American undergraduate credentials I need for consideration at these places? My undergraduate degree is in music, not in English, but I have taken a large amount of literature, writing, drama, history, and similar coursework. AFAIK, all the schools I mentioned do not require GRE from their American applicants. I'm confident I can finish my degree with my GPA at or above 3.5</p>
<p>Hey stephmin,</p>
<p>I just finished applying to grad school in the UK (EU resident but did college in the U.S.).
I believe the terms they use are upper first class and upper second class honors. The former is often expressed as 1.1 and the latter as 2.1. I applied for the same type of masters degree at three universities: Oxford, LSE and UCL. Each of these programs provided a clear idea of what they expect of applicants with U.S. undergrad degrees. In the case of my program Oxford wanted 3.7, LSE 3.5 and UCL 3.3. I have been accepted to both Oxford (with a GPA of a little less than 3.7) and LSE. I am sure you can find similar GPA cutoffs for applicants with a U.S. GPA somewhere online for your programs. If not, just contact them and ask what they want.</p>
<p>Since you're still in college, they probably would give what is called an unconditional acceptance whereby the program would stipulate the conditions under which you will be offered a place on their program, e.g. conditional on a 3.5 GPA, etc. </p>
<p>Apply as soon as possible as most UK programs work on a rolling admissions basis. Good luck!</p>