Previous grading schemes
View the University of Melbourne's grading schemes from previous years.
University of Melbourne
Prior to Semester 1, 2009
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Subject results: standard result type
Used for all subjects except those marked on a pass/fail basis only.
Grade Full grade name Mark H1 First Class Honour 80 – 100 H2A Second Class Honours Division A 75 – 79 H2B Second Class Honours Division B 70 – 74 H3 Third Class Honours 65 – 69 P Pass 50 – 64 N Fail 0 – 49 NH Not Completed / Fail WD Withdrawn CNT Continuing NA Not assessed GNS Grade Not Submitted WXT Withheld – Extension S Awarded a special or supplementary examination WAF Withheld – Assessment to be finalised MIS Missing result *** Inapplicable or unavailable -
Subject results: pass/fail result type
Used for subjects and theses marked on a pass/fail basis only.
Grade Full grade name NH Not Completed / Fail WD Withdrawn CNT Continuing CMP Completed FL Fail NA Not assessed GNS Grade Not Submitted WXT Withheld – Extension S Awarded a special or supplementary examination WAF Withheld – Assessment to be finalised MIS Missing result *** Inapplicable or unavailable
Notes:
- A GNS (Grade Not Submitted) will appear on an academic transcript in cases where interim grades WXT (Withheld – Extension), WAF (Withheld – Assessment to be finalised) or MIS (Missing result) are used.
- The S indicator is used, together with the final result, to indicate additional assessment in the form of a University special/supplementary examination has been awarded. The final result will appear on an academic transcript, however the S indicator will not appear.
- The # sign on a subject indicates that it is marked on a PASS/FAIL basis (from 1978-1993).
- Successful completion of Honours courses usually requires a minimum grade of H3.
Additional grades used prior to 2009
Note: prior to 1993, a number of grading structures were in place. Some appeared similar to the current grade structure, but the grade conversion did not necessarily correspond to the current grade structure.
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Additional grades
Grade Full grade name ABS Absent CNT Subject continuing over more than one academic semester or year CP Conceded Pass CRT Credit DIS Distinction ECP Conceded Pass EX Exempt H Unspecified Honours H2 Second Class Honours INC Incomplete N+ Fail (failure to meet a hurdle requirement) NCP Conceded Pass NN Failed Supplementary Assessment NS Not Assessed PC Pass with Credit PD Pass with Distinction PP Pass with Pass QP Qualified to Pass S Admitted to Supplementary Assessment SC Satisfactorily Completed SP Passed Supplementary Assessment WI Withdrawal approved by Faculty with good cause WH Withheld – Assessment to be finalised -
Letter grades
Letter grades of A, B, B1, B2, C, D, E and F were used. Pass grades were D and above.
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Grade conversion tables
1993 onwards
Grade structure Standard mark H1 80 – 100 H2A 75 – 79 H2B 70 – 74 H3 65 – 69 P 50 – 64 N 0 – 49 Prior to 1993
Faculty of Arts
Grade structure Grade structure Standard mark A H1 90 – 100 B1 H2A 80 – 89 B2 H2B 70 – 79 C H3 60 – 69 D P 50 – 59 N N 0 – 49 All other courses
Grade structure Grade structure Standard mark A H1 80 – 100 B H2A 75 – 79 B H2B 70 – 74 C H3 65 – 69 C P 60 – 64 D P 50 – 59 E N 40 – 49 F N 0 – 39
Amalgamated institutions
View previous grading schemes used by University of Melbourne amalgamated institutions.
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Melbourne Education
The Faculty of Education of today encompasses many institutions previously responsible for teacher education in Victoria, including:
- The Training Institute
- Melbourne Teachers' College
- Secondary Teachers' College
- Melbourne College of Education
- Melbourne State College (formerly known as the State College of Victoria)
- Melbourne College of Advanced Education, incorporating the State College of Victoria Institute of Early Childhood Development
- Kindergarten Training College (formerly Free Kindergarten Union of Victoria)
- Technical Teachers’ College (formerly Technical Teachers’ Training Centre)
- Institute of Education.
The following grading schemes are available below:
- Institute of Education, 1994 onwards
- Hawthorn Institute of Education, 1994 onwards
- Hawthorn Institute of Education, Prior to 1994.
Institute of Education
1994 onwards
Grade Full grade name Mark H1 First Class Honours 80% and above H2A Second Class Honours Upper Division 75 – 79% H2B Second Class Honours Lower Division 70 – 74% H3 Third Class Honours 65 – 69% P Pass 50 – 64% N Fail 0 – 49% Hawthorn Institute of Education
1994 onwards
Grade Full grade name Mark H1 First Class Honours 80% and above H2A Second Class Honours Upper Division 75 – 79% H2B Second Class Honours Lower Division 70 – 74% H3 Third Class Honours 65 – 69% P Pass 50 – 64% N Fail 0 – 49% With additional notations:
Notation Meaning CNT Subject continuing over more than one academic year (ie CNT result given for all years other than for the final year) NCP Conceded (Faculty) Pass in subject S Admitted to Supplementary Examination WD Approved withdrawal from subject WH Withheld result (ie a graded result will be returned before the start of the next academic year) N+ Where a subject has a hurdle requirement which has not been met, the actual numerical result achieved for the subject will be recorded, except where this is 50 or above, in which case a result of 49+ will be awarded Prior to 1994
Grade Full grade name Additional information D Distinction Used only where this result is provided for in the conditions prescribed for the course. C Credit Used only where this result is provided for in the conditions prescribed for the course. P Pass N Fail W Withdraw RP Result Pending This is a temporary result only and must be converted to P or N (or where relevant C or D) CG Credit Granted Credit granted for previous studies or studies undertaken elsewhere. -
Victorian College of the Arts
The following Victorian College of the Arts grading schemes are available below:
- Semester 1, 1993 onwards
- Semester 2, 1989 to Semester 2, 1992
- Prior to Semester 2, 1989.
Semester 1, 1993 onwards
Grade Full grade name Mark H1 First Class Honours 80 + H2A Second Class Honours Division A 75 – 79 H2B Second Class Honours Division B 70 – 74 H3 Third Class Honours 65 – 69 P Pass 50 – 64 N Fail Below 50 NCP Conceded (Faculty) Pass in Subject CNT Subject continuing over more than one academic year WD Approved withdrawal from subject WH Withheld result CX Credit granted for prior learning in subject # P (Pass) or F (Fail) grades only – no honours grades awarded – for the following courses: - Diploma of Dramatic Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Fine Art
- Master of Fine Art
Semester 2, 1989 to Semester 2, 1992
Dance, Music
Grade Mark A 80 – 99 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 50 – 59 E 40 – 49 F 0 – 39 I Incomplete P Pass, no higher grade available N Fail Drama, Fine Art
Grade Full grade name P Pass (no higher grade available) N Fail Film & TV (Swinburne), Fine Art (Prahran)
Grade Full grade name HD High distinction DS Distinction CR Credit PA Pass NN Fail All courses
Grade Full grade name AS Advanced Standing Prior to Semester 2, 1989
Music
Grade Full grade name Mark HD High distinction 95 – 100 DI Distinction 80 – 94 CR Credit 65 – 79 PA Pass 50 – 64 NN Fail 0 – 49 CP Conceded Pass NA Not Assessed Dance
Grade Full grade name Mark A+ Distinction 85 – 100 A Distinction 80 – 84 A- Credit [check] 79 B+ Credit [check] 75 – 78 B Credit [check] 70 – 74 B- Credit [check] 69 C+ Credit [check] 65 – 68 C Pass 60 – 64 C- Pass 59 D+ Pass 55 – 58 D Pass 50 – 54 D- Discretionary Pass/Fail 49 E, F, G Fail 0 – 48 Drama, Fine Art
Grade Full grade name P Pass (no higher grade available) N Fail -
University of Melbourne TAFE (1983 - 2005)
The following University of Melbourne TAFE grading schemes are available below:
- 2002 onwards
- Additional grades used prior to 2002
- Training Services and Development Unit (RTO#4148).
2002 onwards
Grade Full grade name Meaning CO Competent This student has achieved the level of understanding, knowledge and skill expected by industry. CO3 Optional grade within “Competent” The student has achieved a level of understanding, knowledge and skill clearly above the minimum standard expected by industry. CO2 Optional grade within “Competent” The student has achieved a high level of understanding, knowledge and skill beyond the standards expected by industry and has demonstrated a capacity to apply the competence in a range of situations. The student is innovative, displays a level of independence, is aware of alternatives and shows initiative. CO1 Optional grade within “Competent” The student has achieved an outstanding level of understanding, knowledge and skill well beyond the standards expected by industry and has demonstrated a capacity to apply the competence in a range of situations. The student displays a level of independence, is aware of alternatives and shows initiative, creativity, breadth of knowledge, ability to instruct others, and an awareness of the implications of a changing environment. NYC Not Yet Competent This student has not yet achieved the level of understanding, knowledge or skill expected by industry. Additional notation
Notation Meaning CON Studies are continuing into the following calendar year NAN Non assessable (not satisfactorily completed) NAS Non assessable (satisfactorily completed) NCP Conceded pass in unit/module RPL Recognition of prior learning S Admitted to supplementary examination WD Approved withdrawal from unit/module WN Withdrawn by institute WH Withheld result # Unit/module assessed to competent/not yet competent level only N+ Unit/module has a hurdle requirement that is not yet met Additional grades used prior to 2002
The following grades may also have been used prior to 2002:
Grade Full grade name H1 First Class Honours H2A Second Class Honours Division A H2B Second Class Honours Division B H3 Third Class Honours N Fail NC Conceded Pass P Pass WF Withdrawn with academic penalty ZZ No assessment due this semester Training Services and Development Unit (RTO#4148)
Grade Full grade name C Competent NYC Not Yet Competent CT Credit Transfer ATD Attendance on the Required Assessment Day DNA Did Not Attend Class or Did Not Attend the Required Assessment Day RPL Recognition of Prior Learning RCC Recognition of Current Competence NYA Not Yet Assessed -
Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture (1983 – 1997)
The Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture (VCAH) taught courses through the following institutions:
- Burnley Horticultural College (eg Horticulture, Landscape Management, Garden Design, Aboriculture and Urban Horticulture)
- Dookie Agricultural College (eg Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Diploma of Agriculture, Diploma of Applied Science (Food Production Horticulture), Viticulture and TAFE)
- McMillan (Warragul, Leongatha Maffra) (eg Advanced Diploma of Agriculture (Dairy))
- Glenormiston Agriculture College (eg Diploma in Farm Management)
- Creswick (School of Forestry, Ecosystem Science)
- Gilbert Chandler College of Dairy Technology (Werribee) (formerly Gilbert Chandler Institute of Dairy Technology)
- Longerenong Agricultural College (Workco Limited)
- School of Horticulture
- School of Dairy Technology and Dairy Research Laboratories.
The following VCAH grading schemes are available below:
- 1993 onwards
- 1986 to 1992.
1993 onwards
Grade Full grade name Criteria HD High Distinction The student has achieved an outstanding performance in all aspects of the unit, shows no significant deficiencies and may have completed work of quality beyond the requirement so the unit. D Distinction The student has achieved all the objectives of the unit with few deficiencies in demonstrating understanding, capacity to apply, and appreciation of unit content. CR Credit The student has achieved the objectives of the unit clearly above the minimum standard required. P Pass The student has achieved the objectives of the unit at a minimum level. CP Conceded Pass Pass is conceded for that particular unit on the basis of results awarded in other subjects. N Fail The student has not met the minimum requirements of the unit, and has not achieved an acceptable performance in the objectives of the unit. NN Low Fail The student has not met the minimum requirements and has made little or no progress towards achieving the objectives of the unit. UP Ungraded Pass This grade shall be used in some units where an ungraded pass system shall apply. The following grade shall be used as a temporary grade:
Grade Full grade name Criteria RD Result Deferred This grade may be awarded to a student who:
I) Has valid reasons, approved by the Course Committee, for not being able to complete the pre-specified work for assessment. The student may receive a higher than pass grade if applicable when assessment is finalised; OR
II) II) Has a small amount of supplementary work, approved by the Course Committee, to complete in order to pass a subject, unit or component. In this case the student may not receive a grade higher than a pass.
In (I) and (II) above, the student is informed by the Course Committee of the final date when the RD grade must be converted to a grade. Any extension beyond this deadline may be approved by the Course Committee but not for a period of more than three (3) weeks.
The following grades shall be used to indicate credits and exemptions:
Grade Meaning CG Credit granted for work completed prior to admission or for work undertaken at another approved institution. EX Study recognised and exemption from certain unit(s) allowed but no credit granted. Other symbols which may be used to recognise uncompleted units are as follows:
Grade Meaning W Withdrawn without penalty. M Assessment deferred on medical or compassionate grounds. ZZ No assessment due this semester or year. 1986 to 1992
Grade Full grade name Criteria HD High Distinction The student has achieved an outstanding performance in all aspects of the unit, shows no significant deficiencies and may have completed work of quality beyond the requirements of the unit. D Distinction The student has achieved all the objectives of the unit with few deficiencies in demonstrating understanding, capacity to apply, and appreciation of unit content. CR Credit HP Higher Pass The student has achieved the objectives of the unit clearly above the minimum standard required (before July 1988). P Pass The student has achieved the objectives of the unit at a minimum level. CP Compensatory Pass Awarded to those students who, in the opinion of the Campus Board of Examiners, would have, without the unforeseen circumstances or ill-health or other approved circumstances leading to absences from assessments, been capable of passing the unit. NCP Conceded Pass Pass is conceded for that particular unit on the basis of results awarded in other subjects. N, F Fail The student has not met the minimum requirements of the unit, and has not achieved an acceptable performance in the objectives of the unit. NN Low Fail The student has not met the minimum requirements and has made little or no progress towards achieving the objectives of the unit. In some units an ungraded pass/fail system may apply as follows:
Grade Full grade name UP Ungraded Pass UF Ungraded Fail # Subject marked to P or N levels only Other symbols which may be used to recognise uncompleted units are as follows:
Grade Full grade name CG Credit Granted CONT Subject continues over more than one academic year EX Exemption without credit M Assessment deferred on medical grounds RD Results Deferred S Admitted to Supplementary W, WD Withdrawn without penalty WH Result withheld ZZ No assessment due -
Melbourne University Private (2000 – 2005)
Undergraduate and postgraduate grading structure
The grading structure used for undergraduate and postgraduate courses was as follows:
Grade Full grade name Mark HD High Distinction 80-100 D Distinction 70-79 C Credit 60-69 P Pass 50-59 UP Ungraded Pass (no higher grade available) 50 N Fail 0-49 N* Failed hurdle requirement NA Did not attempt all assessment XX WD Withdrawn SA Special assessment granted* WH Withheld result* EX Credit awarded for subject* CNT Continuing* Marks as well as grades appear on the student's transcripts except for the categories marked with an * where only the grade will be recorded. In the case of SA and WH, which are only temporary grades, these only apply until the final grade is returned.
Honours grading structure
This grading structure was used for honours degrees awarded in the final year of undergraduate study such as the Bachelor of Software Engineering course. This grading structure was also used for the Masters/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies.
Grade Full grade name Mark H1 Fist Class Honours 80-100 H2A Second Class Honours Division A 75-79 H2B Second Class Honours Division B 70-74 H3 Third Class Honours 65-69 Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy
Grade Full grade name Mark N Fail 0-49 UP Ungraded Pass 50-100 -
Other amalgamated or affiliated institutions
- Royal Australian Air Force College (formerly RAAF Academy) (1947 – 1986)
- Mt Eliza Business School (1957 – 2004)
- Universitas 21 (2004 – 2013).
For further explanations of grades shown on any formal academic statement issued by any institution which has been merged with, or affiliated with, the University of Melbourne (as listed above) please submit an enquiry.