University of New South Wales

UNSW WAM Calculator

UNSW calculates WAM from your actual percentage marks, but grade-only results use nominal values rather than being excluded.¹

Formula

WAM = Σ(mark × UOC) ÷ Σ(UOC)

Worked example

Course	Mark	UOC	Mark × UOC
COMP1511	78	6	468
COMP2521	84	6	504
COMP3900	71	6	426
Total		18	1398

WAM = 1398 ÷ 18 = 77.67

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Your WAM

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Inclusions and exclusions

What counts in your UNSW WAM

Status	Detail
Included	All courses with a numeric mark (pass and fail)
Included	Withdrawn Fail (WF) results
Included	Grade-only results using nominal values (see table below)
Excluded	Satisfied/Fail (SY/FL) grading basis with no numeric mark
Excluded	Transfer credit from another institution
Note	Transfer credit from UNSW in a different program is included from Semester 1 2016 onwards
Note	Each Faculty calculates a separate Faculty WAM for honours, distinct from your overall WAM

Nominal values for grade-only results

Grade	Description	Nominal value used in WAM
HD	High Distinction (no mark)	90
DN	Distinction (no mark)	80
FL	Fail (no mark)	25

Honours thresholds

UNSW Honours WAM requirements

Overall WAM thresholds shown. Faculty WAM calculations may differ. Always verify with your faculty for honours eligibility.

WAM	Honours level	Classification
80+	H1	First Class (varies by faculty)
75–79	H2A	Second Class, Division A
70–74	H2B	Second Class, Division B

FAQ

Common questions

How does UNSW handle grade-only results in WAM?

UNSW assigns nominal percentage values to grade-only results for WAM purposes: DN (Distinction, no mark) uses 80, HD (High Distinction, no mark) uses 90, and FL (Fail, no mark) uses 25. These nominal values are included in the weighted average. Courses on a Satisfied/Fail grading basis with no numeric mark are excluded.

Does a Withdrawn Fail affect my UNSW WAM?

Yes. A Withdrawn Fail (WF) is included in your UNSW WAM calculation. Only withdrawing before the census date (which results in no academic record) avoids any WAM impact. A WF is treated as a failed result in the weighted average.

What is the difference between my overall WAM and my Faculty WAM at UNSW?

Your overall WAM at UNSW includes all eligible courses across your degree. Your Faculty WAM is a separate calculation used specifically for honours eligibility, based only on courses within your faculty. Each Faculty defines its own WAM calculation rules, so your Faculty WAM may differ from your overall WAM. Always check with your faculty for honours requirements.

Sources

¹UNSW - Calculating WAM

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