WA · grading scaleUniversity of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
grading scale
Quick answer: At University of Western Australia, HD (Higher 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 |
|---|---|
| HD — Higher Distinction | 80–100% |
| D — Distinction | 70–79% |
| CR — Credit Pass | 60–69% |
| P — Pass | 50–59% |
| N — Fail | 0–49% |
Other grades and notations
Codes that can appear on a transcript alongside the grades above.
| Code | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AE | Alternative Exit | — |
| AC | Assessment Continuing | — |
| CR | Credit Pass | — |
| D | Distinction | — |
| DE | Deferred Examination Granted | — |
| FA | Failed Alternative | — |
| FC | Failed Component | — |
| FN | Fail | — |
| PS | Pass Supplementary | — |
| WD | Withdrawn | — |
Confirmed for this university
- Advanced standing / transfer credit does not count towards the course WAM
- No GPA-to-percentage conversion published
- No university-wide distinction threshold — the calculation is per course, in the Handbook
University details
| State | WA |
| Sector | Public |
| Affiliation | Group of Eight |
| Established | 1911 |
| Main measure | Weighted Average Mark (WAM) — a percentage average · 7-point GPA |
| TEQSA provider ID | PRV12169 |
| ABN | 37 882 817 280 |
Contact
| Address | 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009 |
| askUWA | https://www.uwa.edu.au/ |
| Website | https://www.uwa.edu.au/ |
Sources
Further official documents we have identified for this university but have not yet read. They are listed so you can go to the source yourself — nothing on this page is drawn from them:
- University Policy on Assessment — identified, not yet read
- UWA Policy Library — identified, not yet read
Band cut-offs are set by the university and change over time. The grade printed on your academic transcript is always the authoritative figure.