当时，我的一个熟人在将他的三等学位抬高至二等一级(2：1)学位后，得到了一家大银行培训生一职。

Then, one acquaintance obtained a graduate traineeship at a large bank by bumping his third-class degree up to a 2:1.

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二等二学位：本科学位，均分80以上。部分专业会要求更高的分数。

Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average mark of 80%. Please note that a number of programmes / departments will require higher marks.

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第一学位要求是社会或社会科学相关的二等一学位，方可直接进入硕士课程的学习；

First degree at 2:1 level (or overseas equivalent) in Sociology or a Social Science subject for direct Masters entry.

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