Australian Universities • UNSW • USYD • Melbourne • Monash • UQ

Australian University Grade Calculator

Aiming for a High Distinction (HD) or Distinction (D)? Calculate the exact mark needed on your final exam.

%
%
%
Required Mark on Final Exam:
101.5 %
Impossible without Extra Credit

HD is mathematically out of reach. An 76.5% on the final will secure a solid Distinction (D 75%).

Live WAM Simulator
80.0 %
0% Exam Mark 100%
If you score 80.0% on the final exam, your final course grade will be 76.4%

Australian Higher Education Grading System

Grade Notation Mark Range Standard Definition
High Distinction HD 85% – 100% Outstanding performance demonstrating mastery
Distinction D 75% – 84% Superior academic achievement
Credit C 65% – 74% Commendable performance exceeding requirements
Pass P 50% – 64% Satisfactory performance meeting basic learning outcomes
Fail F / N Below 50% Unsatisfactory performance; unit credit not earned

Semester Unit Planner

Organize all your enrolled units in one place.

Unit Code / Name Current Mark Goal Mark Exam Weight Score Needed
No assessments saved yet. Click "Save Assessment to Deck" above to organize your schedule.

No units saved yet. Click "Save to Semester Deck" above to organize your units.

Dedicated Regional & International Calculators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between WAM and GPA in Australian universities?
WAM (Weighted Average Mark) is the actual percentage average of all marks scored across your degree subjects, weighted by credit points. GPA converts your percentage into a 4-point or 7-point scale based on letter bands (HD, D, C, P).
What marks are required for High Distinction (HD) and Distinction (D)?
Across Australian universities (such as UNSW, Melbourne, USYD, Monash, and UQ), a High Distinction (HD) requires 85% or higher, Distinction (D) requires 75% to 84%, Credit (C) requires 65% to 74%, and a Pass (P) requires 50% to 64%.
How is a course final mark calculated with assignments and exams?
Multiply each assessment component mark by its percentage weight from the unit guide. For example, if coursework is 60% with an average of 75, and the final exam is 40%, scoring 80 on the final yields (75 × 0.60) + (80 × 0.40) = 45 + 32 = 77% (Distinction).