Monash University

Monash WAM Calculator

Monash calculates WAM using year-level weighting: first-year units count at half the weight of later units.¹

Formula

Standard WAM (other universities)

WAM = Σ(mark × CP) ÷ Σ(CP)

Monash WAM (year-weighted)

WAM = Σ(mark × CP × year weight) ÷ Σ(CP × year weight)

Where: 1st year weight = 0.5, all other years = 1.0

Worked example

Unit	Mark	CP	Year weight	Mark × CP × W
MGMT1000	72	6	0.5	216
MGMT2010	81	6	1.0	486
MGMT3050	74	6	1.0	444
Total			15	1146

Monash WAM = 1146 ÷ 15 = 76.40

Without year weighting: (72 + 81 + 74) ÷ 3 = 75.67

Year-level weighting rewards improvement: strong later-year results count more than a weak first year.

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Inclusions and exclusions

What counts in your Monash WAM

Status	What is included or excluded
Included	All units with a numeric mark (pass and fail results)
Excluded	SFR, NE, NAS, and WI grades
Excluded	Units graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only
Note	WAM appears on your Monash transcript alongside GPA

Honours thresholds

Monash Honours WAM requirements

WAM	Honours level	Classification
80+	H1	First Class
70–79	H2A	Second Class, Division A
60–69	H2B	Second Class, Division B
50–59	Pass	Pass

FAQ

Common questions

Does Monash use year-level weighting for WAM?

Yes. Monash applies year-level weighting when calculating WAM. First-year units are weighted at 0.5, while second, third, and fourth-year units are weighted at 1.0. This means your later-year results have a greater impact on your final WAM than first-year results.

Do failed units count towards Monash WAM?

Yes. At Monash, all units with a numeric mark (including failed units) are included in your WAM calculation. Grades of SFR (Supplementary Final Result), NE, NAS, WI, and units graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only are excluded.

What WAM do I need for Monash Honours?

For Monash Honours, a WAM of 70 or above is typically required. A WAM of 80 or above qualifies for H1 (First Class Honours), 70-79 for H2A (Second Class Division A), and 60-69 for H2B (Second Class Division B). Minimum requirements can vary by faculty.

Sources

¹Monash University - Weighted Average Mark

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