Module grades, awards and academic documents

The University prepares transcripts, status letters, degree certificates and Higher Education Achievement Reports for current students and graduates.

All module grades shown on student transcripts are calculated using the University's 20-point Common Reporting Scale.

How to access your academic documents

Access to your academic documents depends on whether you:

For questions about St Andrews Academic Documents, please email assessment@st-andrews.ac.uk. For any other issues, email transcripts@st-andrews.ac.uk.

The 20-point scale

Learn how modules are graded and what changes can be made when students have special circumstances.
Degree classification

Classification of undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees.
Prizes and awards

The University recognises student achievement through prizes, awards and medals.
Governing organisations

Various higher education organisations are involved in the management of student grades, qualifications and accreditations.
Access to documents if you studied before June 2025

Learn how to access your transcript, degree certificate and Higher Education Achievement Report, if you studied or graduated before June 2025.
Exams

Exam timetables, preparation and guidance.
Share your official documents with other institutions

Share your academic documents with other higher education institutions, World Education Services, the Law School Admission Council, and others.
Transfer your St Andrews Academic Documents account

Get continued access to your documents when you graduate or end your studies by transferring your existing account to your personal email address.
Verify a degree as a third party

Third parties can verify degrees and attendance by registering to St Andrews Verification Services or Prospects Hedd.