Grading scale
The University's Grading Scale applies to all preparatory, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses offered at UC.
The table below compares the letter grade, GPA value and marks awarded.
| Grade | GPA value | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 90-100 |
| A | 8 | 85-89.9 |
| A- | 7 | 80-84.9 |
| B+ | 6 | 75-79.9 |
| B | 5 | 70-74.9 |
| B- | 4 | 65-69.9 |
| C+ | 3 | 60-64.9 |
| C | 2 | 55-59.9 |
| C- | 1 | 50-54.9 |
| D | 0 | 40-49.9 |
| E | -1 | 0-39.9 |
Grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C and C- are all passing grades. Grades D and E are fail grades.
You may also see other grades on your transcript as shown below:
| Non-numerical grade | GPA value | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| P | n/a | Pass |
| F | n/a | Fail |
| S | n/a | Special pass |
| R | 1 | Restricted pass # |
| X | -3 | Dishonesty |
| I | n/a | Incomplete* |
# In a course at 100 or 200-level examiners may grant restricted credit which shall be equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a prerequisite. In such cases a student may apply to re-enrol in the course to obtain non-restricted credit, however credit must only be issued once for any course.
* Used for abandoned PhDs or where a Master's level has been awarded instead of a PhD.
The Final point's value and grade for your courses will be shown on your student transcript after the release of results. The dates for the release of the grades can be found on the Key Date page.
Further information about marking and grading at UC can be found in the General Conditions for Credit Regulations.
How to calculate a Grade Point Average
A grade point average (GPA) is calculated by multiplying the grade point achieved by the number of points for the course. the multiplied figures are then added together, and divided by the total number of points and the grade point value is mapped back to a letter grade.
| Courses | Credit Value of the Course | Grade | Grade point value | Grade point x course credit | Points achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT100 | 15 points | A- | 7 | 7 points x 15 credits | 105 |
| GEOG205 | 15 points | C+ | 3 | 3 points x 15 credits | 45 |
| LAWS203 | 30 points | A+ | 9 | 9 points x 30 credits | 270 |
| LAWS206 | 30 points | B- | 4 | 4 points x 30 credits | 120 |
To calculate the grade point average for the courses:
| Total credit value for the courses studied (15+15+30+30) | Total grade point achieved (105+45+270+120) | Total grade points divided by total credit value | Average Grade points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 540 | 540/90 | 6 or B+ |
The GPA is often used as:
- entry criteria into a higher level of study (i.e. Honours or a Masters Degree); or
- a condition for the award of a scholarship i.e. if you need to maintain a certain level of GPA as a funding condition or to meet eligibility criteria.
if you are studying a qualification which can be awarded with Honours or Distinction, this is likely to be awarded using specific criteria and/or with differing weightings. If you have any questions about the calculation of Honours or Distinctions, please refer to the General Conditions for Credit Regulations or speak with one of the UC student advisors.
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