{"id":17432,"date":"2022-06-28T18:57:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T08:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/australia\/?p=17432"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T04:54:23","slug":"what-is-the-grading-system-for-australian-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/australia\/what-is-the-grading-system-for-australian-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the grading system for Australian universities?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are an international student and plan to <\/span>study in Australia<\/span><\/a>, you must be aware of its grading system as it is different from most other countries. The grading system in some countries depends solely on the merits of your score in examinations and what is studied from each subject. However, in Australia, the system differs significantly. Therefore, we\u2019re sharing an overview of the Australian grading system from school to university.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, even the grading system across Australia differs. Being a vast country, every state has its own system of grading. The grading systems are altered to evaluate the different types of levels, courses and programmes like honour\u2019s degrees and vocational courses. So, if you are planning to do your next course in another state or from a different university in Australia, take a look at the following tables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grading scale for most universities<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you wish to study abroad in Australia in a university, you may enquire about the grading system of that particular university. The grading system may differ based on the state you select and the university.<\/span><\/p>\n

The grading system applicable to undergraduate and postgraduate courses<\/b><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Description<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Scale %<\/b><\/td>\nGPA<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HD<\/span><\/td>\nHigh Distinction<\/span><\/td>\n100 \u2013 85<\/span><\/td>\nA+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/span><\/td>\nDistinction<\/span><\/td>\n84 \u2013 75<\/span><\/td>\nA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/span><\/td>\nCredit<\/span><\/td>\n74 \u2013 65<\/span><\/td>\nB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/span><\/td>\n64 \u2013 50<\/span><\/td>\nC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F<\/span><\/td>\nFail<\/span><\/td>\n49 and below<\/span><\/td>\nF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The grading system applicable to an honour\u2019s degree<\/b><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Description<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Scale %<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H1<\/span><\/td>\nFirst Class Honours<\/span><\/td>\n100 \u2013 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H2A<\/span><\/td>\nSecond Class Honours<\/span><\/td>\n79 \u2013 75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H2B<\/span><\/td>\nSecond Class Honours<\/span><\/td>\n74 \u2013 70\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H3<\/span><\/td>\nThird Class Honours<\/span><\/td>\n69 \u2013 65<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/span><\/td>\n64 \u2013 50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
N<\/span><\/td>\nFail<\/span><\/td>\n49 and below<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The grading system applicable to vocational and trade courses<\/b><\/h4>\n

The vocational courses in Australia entail a binary system of grading, wherein you either pass by achieving the expected competency level or fail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Description<\/b><\/td>\nGrade Scale %<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C\/S<\/span><\/td>\nCompetent \/ Satisfactory<\/span><\/td>\n100%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NYC\/NS<\/span><\/td>\nNot Yet Competent\/ Not Yet Satisfactory<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Grading scale for education institutes across the Australian states<\/b><\/h4>\n

Every university in any Australian state has its own set of unique grading systems due to its diversity and requirements. Therefore, it\u2019s essential to understand what each state holds for you, should you choose to <\/span>study abroad in Australia.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Australian Capital Territory<\/b><\/h5>\n

The world-class universities included with the following grading system are:<\/span><\/p>\n