University of Melbourne

UniMelb WAM Calculator

UniMelb calculates WAM using your raw percentage marks weighted by subject credit points: a 25-point subject has twice the impact of a 12.5-point subject.¹

Formula

WAM = Σ(mark × credit points) ÷ Σ(credit points)

Worked example

Subject	Mark	Credit points	Mark × CP
LAWS50023	76	12.5	950
LAWS50024	81	12.5	1012.5
LAWS50025	74	37.5	2775
Total		62.5	4737.5

WAM = 4737.5 ÷ 62.5 = 75.80

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Inclusions and exclusions

What counts in your UniMelb WAM

Status	Detail
Included	All subjects with a numeric mark (pass and fail)
Excluded	Results flagged with '^' on transcript (e.g. COVID-19 impacted grades where student opted out)
Excluded	Advanced Standing granted from another institution
Excluded	CNT (Continuing) grades with no numeric mark
Note	WAM is calculated to three decimal places at UniMelb
Note	Results excluded from WAM are flagged with '^' on your transcript, e.g. "75 H2A^"

Honours thresholds

UniMelb Honours WAM requirements

Thresholds vary by faculty. Always verify with your specific faculty handbook.

WAM	Honours level	Classification
80+	H1	First Class (most faculties)
75–79	H2A	Second Class, Division A
70–74	H2B	Second Class, Division B
Below 70	H3	Third Class or ungraded

FAQ

Common questions

How is WAM calculated at the University of Melbourne?

UniMelb calculates WAM as the sum of each subject's percentage mark multiplied by its credit points, divided by the total credit points attempted. A 25-point subject therefore has twice the impact of a 12.5-point subject. WAM is calculated to three decimal places and appears on your official transcript.

Do failed subjects count towards UniMelb WAM?

Yes. At the University of Melbourne, all subjects with a numeric mark (including failed results) are included in your WAM. Subjects flagged with '^' on your transcript (such as COVID-19-impacted grades where you opted out), Advanced Standing from another institution, and CNT (Continuing) grades with no numeric mark are excluded.

What WAM do I need for UniMelb Honours?

Honours thresholds vary by faculty at UniMelb. As a general guide: 80 or above is typically required for H1 (First Class Honours), 75–79 for H2A (Second Class Division A), and 70–74 for H2B (Second Class Division B). Always verify the exact threshold with your specific faculty handbook.

Sources

¹University of Melbourne - Weighted Average Mark

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