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Grading system for UTS subjects

Students are awarded one of the following grades after completing a subject.

Result

  • H - High Distinction

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

  • D - Distinction

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

  • C - Credit

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

  • P - Pass

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

  • X - Fail

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

  • Z - 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.