Hello!
Well, I have a 2.2 degree and managed to win a PhD CASE studentship, over applicants who had a 2.1/1st degree.
I do however, have relevant research experience, publications and 2 relevant MSc degrees from top unis.
All I can say is that some of us have managed to get onto PhD courses without the minimum criteria of a 2.1. I think I was extremely lucky to get this position, and although I'm capable of this work, I really had to fight for this position. Hopefully when I've finished this PhD, I can put the dissappointing 2.2 behind me (I only just missed the 2.1; but it hasn't stopped me from getting onto courses at top unis and relevant jobs!).
Good luck
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