What level of performance is needed to receive each grade? The general level of performance in a subject needed to achieve each grade is described below: - High Distinction (HD)
Work of outstanding quality on all learning objectives of the subject. - Distinction (D)
Work of superior quality on all learning objectives of the subject - Credit (Cr)
Work of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on all learning objectives of the subject - Pass (P)
Work showing a satisfactory achievement on all learning objectives of the subject. - Satisfactory (S)
Used for units with a Pass/Fail assessment. There are no grade points associated with such units unless the cumulative GPA is < 2.0 in which case a Grade Point of 2.0 is allocated and the GPA recalculated. - Fail (F)
Work showing an unsatisfactory achievement on one or more learning objectives of the subject
What do the other grade designations mean?- Fail Requirements (FR)
Awarded where a student fails to complete all requirements of the unit such as not submitting all assessment items, falling below the required attendance level, displaying unacceptable conduct in class or breaching the assessment regulations, and cannot complete these requirements. (Unit requirements are clearly outlined in the Scheme of Work for each unit) - Fail Withdrawn (FW)
Awarded where a student withdraws from a unit after the census cut-off date. - Withheld (W)
Awarded where a grade is withheld pending completion of certain non-academic requirements (for example failure to pay College fees). - Incomplete (I)
Awarded where a student has approval for late completion of the academic requirements for a unit.
How is my GPA calculated?The GPA is calculated using the number of credit points for the subject and the Grade Point for the grade achieved.
The table below shows an example of the calculation method. | Example subject I | | Example subject II | | | Subject | BBA 121 | Subject | RDM 121 | | Credit points | 3 | Credit points | 3
| | Grade achieved | P | Grade achieved | HD | | Grade Point | 2.0 | Grade Point | 4.0 |
| 3 | X | 2.0 | = | 6.0 | | Credit Points for BBA121 | Multipled by | Grade point for P | Equals | Point Grade | | | | | | | | 3 | X | 4.0 | = | 12.0 | | Credit Points for RDM121 | Multipled by | Grade point for HD | Equals | Point Grade | | | | | | | | 18.0 | ÷ | 6 (=3 + 3) | = | 3.0 | | Σ Grade Points (6.0 + 12.0) | Divided by | Total Credit Points | Equals | Average |
How will my cumulative GPA be calculated?Your cGPA will be calculated in exactly the same way it always has been. The grade points for all completed units of study is totalled and divided by the total number of credit points attempted. What GPA do I need to articulate into the Macquarie University BBA?You will require a GPA of 2.5 or greater to articulate into the Macquarie University degree program
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