hard work and the prospect of graduation right around the corner. However, if you have received a lower degree grade than you had hoped or expected – don’t panic.

We appreciate that you may well be feeling disappointed, upset or possibly quite unsettled. However, a lower degree classification does not define you or mean that you can’t have a successful career.

Don’t forget that there are plenty of examples of people who have gone on to have great success with a 2:2 or thirds - see this list of celebrities, some might surprise you.

So take a deep breath and have a read through our suggestions for what to consider next.

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