Grading schema for coursework subjects

At UTS when you are studying by coursework you receive a grade for each subject completed.

In most situations you will also receive a progressive grade point average (GPA) indicating your overall performance in a course.

Subject grades

For each coursework subject you complete you are awarded one of the following grades:

•  High Distinction

  Mark range: 85-100%
  Work of outstanding quality on all objectives of the subject.

• Distinction

  Mark range: 75-84%
  Work of superior quality on all objectives of the subject.

• Credit

  Mark range: 65-74%
  Work of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on all objectives of the subject.

•  Pass

  Mark range: 50-64%
  Work showing a satisfactory achievement on all objectives of the subject.

• Fail (X)

  Mark range: 50% or more
  Unsatisfactory performance in a compulsory component.

•  Fail

  Mark range: 0-49%
  Work showing an unsatisfactory achievement on one or more objectives of the subject.

• W - Withheld

  Result withheld.

• Q - Results Pending

  Awaiting the completion of a project, clinical practice or final exam.

Some subjects are ungraded, in these cases only a Pass or Fail grade is awarded.

Student and related rules:
Schedule 3 - Results and Grades