How the University of Melbourne calculates your WAM
The Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is the average of your subject marks, weighted by the credit points of each subject. Multiply each mark by its credit points, add up the results and divide by the total credit points.
WAM = Σ (mark × credit points) ÷ Σ credit points
Some subjects are left out: those with no mark recorded, subjects assessed only on a pass/fail basis, subjects you withdrew from and credit granted from another institution. A subject only enters your WAM once its final result is confirmed.
Melbourne grade bands (coursework)
| Оценка | Баллы |
|---|---|
| H1 (First Class Honours) | 80–100 |
| H2A (Second Class Honours, Division A) | 75–79 |
| H2B (Second Class Honours, Division B) | 70–74 |
| H3 (Third Class Honours) | 65–69 |
| P (Pass) | 50–64 |
| N (Fail) | 0–49 |
The University introduced new interim grades and new grades for research Masters theses from 1 January 2025; check your academic record for the grades that apply to you.
How to calculate your WAM: worked example
| Subject | Credit points | Mark | Points × mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus 2 | 12.5 | 81 | 1012.5 |
| Foundations of Computing | 12.5 | 74 | 925 |
| Principles of Finance | 12.5 | 68 | 850 |
| Breadth subject | 12.5 | 77 | 962.5 |
| Итого | 50 | 3750 |
WAM = 3750 ÷ 50 = 75.00 → H2A band
WAM and GPA
Your WAM is already a percentage-style number out of 100, so there's nothing to convert for most Australian applications. If an application abroad asks for a GPA, send your academic record and let the institution convert it with its own rules.
Melbourne CGPA calculator FAQs
What is a WAM at the University of Melbourne?
Your Weighted Average Mark: the average of your subject marks weighted by credit points. WAM = Σ (mark × credit points) ÷ Σ credit points.
Which subjects are not included in my WAM?
Subjects with no mark recorded, pass/fail-only subjects, subjects you withdrew from and credit from another institution.
What WAM is an H1 at Melbourne?
H1 is 80 to 100. H2A is 75–79, H2B 70–74, H3 65–69, P 50–64 and N (fail) below 50.
When does a subject count towards my WAM?
Once its final result is confirmed. It then counts with its full credit-point weight.
How many credit points is a Melbourne subject?
Most undergraduate subjects are 12.5 credit points. Enter the points shown for each subject in the Handbook.
How do I convert my WAM to a GPA?
The University of Melbourne does not publish a WAM-to-GPA formula on this page. Send your academic record and let the receiving institution convert it.
Источники
- The University of Melbourne: Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
- The University of Melbourne: Previous grading schemes
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