Australian universities

WAM Calculator

Your Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is the credit-point-weighted mean of all your course marks, the number that determines Honours eligibility and postgrad entry across Australian universities.

Formula

WAM = Σ(mark × credit points) ÷ Σ(credit points)¹University of Sydney - Weighted Average Mark

Worked example

Course	Mark	Credit points	Mark × CP
COMP3400	72	2	144
MATH2001	85	2	170
DRAM2030	61	2	122
Total		6	436

WAM = 436 ÷ 6 = 72.67

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University differences

How each uni calculates WAM

University	Year-level weighting	Fail marks included	Grade-only subjects
UQ⁷	Yes (later-year courses weighted higher)	Yes	No
Monash⁴	Yes (year level applied)	Yes	No
UniMelb²	No (all subjects equal)	Yes	No
UNSW³	No (all subjects equal)	Yes	No
USyd¹	No (all subjects equal)	Yes	Some faculties
QUT⁸	N/A (QUT uses GPA)	Yes (in GPA)	No

Grade bands

What your WAM means

WAM range	Grade	What it means
85–100	HD	High Distinction
80–84	HD / H1	First Class Honours eligible at most universities²
75–79	D / H2A	Distinction: competitive for many Honours programs²
70–74	D / H2B	Distinction: may meet minimum Honours entry²
65–69	CR	Credit: meets most postgrad entry requirements
50–64	P	Pass: satisfactory but limits postgrad options
0–49	F	Fail: counts against your WAM at most universities

FAQ

Common questions

What is a WAM?

A WAM (Weighted Average Mark) is the standard academic performance metric used by most Australian universities. It is calculated as the sum of each course mark multiplied by its credit points, divided by the total credit points attempted. Unlike GPA, WAM operates on a 0–100 percentage scale.

Do fail grades count towards my WAM?

At most Australian universities (including UQ, UniMelb, Monash, and UNSW) fail grades are included in your WAM calculation. This means a failed subject will drag your average down even if you later pass it or withdraw. QUT is an exception: it uses GPA rather than WAM, so the weighting rules differ.

How is WAM different from GPA?

WAM is expressed as a percentage (0–100) and weights each course by credit points. GPA converts marks into a grade-point scale (typically 0–7 in Australia or 0–4 in the US) before averaging. Some universities, notably QUT, use GPA instead of WAM, while others report both.

What WAM do I need for Honours?

Most Australian universities require a minimum WAM of 65–70 to be considered for an Honours program, with competitive programs often expecting 75 or above. A WAM of 80+ is typically needed for First Class Honours. Requirements vary by faculty and institution, so always check directly with your school.

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