TAS · grading scaleUniversity of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
grading scale
Quick answer: At University of Tasmania, HD (High Distinction) is 80–100%, and the GPA runs on a 7-point scale. Verified against the university’s own grading policy.
Grade bands
| Grade | Marks | Grade point |
|---|---|---|
| HD — High Distinction | 80–100% | 7 |
| DN — Distinction | 70–79% | 6 |
| CR — Credit | 60–69% | 5 |
| PP — Pass | 50–59% | 4 |
| NN — Fail | 0–49% | 0 |
How the average is calculated
GPA — Σ(grade point × unit credit points) / total credit points attempted
There is no CGPA→percentage conversion at this or any Australian university. A WAM is already a percentage; a GPA is a band collapse and cannot be reversed. See why.
Honours classification
| Class | Range |
|---|---|
| HF — Honours First Class | 80–100% |
| HU — Honours Second Class – Upper Division | 70–79% |
| HL — Honours Second Class – Lower Division | 60–69% |
| HT — Honours Third Class | 50–59% |
| HN — Honours Failure | 0–49% |
Other grades and notations
Codes that can appear on a transcript alongside the grades above.
| Code | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HD | High Distinction | — |
| DN | Distinction | — |
| CR | Credit | — |
| PP | Pass | — |
| NN | Fail | — |
| WT | Outbound cross-institutional result outstanding | — |
Confirmed for this university
- Marks are NOT scaled — no scaling or other marks adjustment is permitted
- Attendance must never be used as a hurdle task or earn marks
- Failed units count toward the GPA even if the unit is later passed
- Credited units, ungraded passes and pending results are excluded
- No WAM located
- No GPA-to-percentage conversion published
University details
| State | TAS |
| Sector | Public |
| Established | 1890 |
| Main measure | 7-point GPA |
| Standard unit value | 12.5 credit points |
| Marks scaled? | No — scaling is expressly not permitted |
| TEQSA provider ID | PRV12110 |
| ABN | 30 764 374 782 |
Contact
| Address | Churchill Avenue, SANDY BAY TAS 7005 |
| UniConnect / Ask Us | https://askus.utas.edu.au/ |
| Website | https://www.utas.edu.au/ |
Sources
The figures on this page are read from the university’s own published policy or official grading page:
- Assessment and Results Procedure 2025-10-22
- What is a grade point average (GPA) and how is it calculated? — read in part
- What do my result codes mean? — read in part
Band cut-offs are set by the university and change over time. The grade printed on your academic transcript is always the authoritative figure.