The following results codes and grade sets will help you find out what your Victoria University results mean

Result codes and grades have also been included for institutions that have since merged with Victoria University, including Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE and Footscray Institute of Technology.

The intervals on this page refer to the year that your exams were assessed and graded.

Results will be displayed in MyVU – find dates for result release in our Academic Calendar.

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1 January 2020 to present

Graded assessments

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100 %
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Competency-based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100 %
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CBC Competency based completion – pending employer sign-off
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment (result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed*
GAP Currently competent – gap trained
L Not yet assessed – special cause*
NYC Not yet competent
PC Conceded pass
PL Placement not yet complete**
RO Result outstanding
SPE Special examination granted***
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit
XPP Pending employer sign-off

*E grades and L grades must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail.

**A PL grade must be converted to a final result within one semester/six months and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise assessment automatically lapses to a fail.

***An SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail.

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Prior to 2019

Units using graded assessments

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100 %
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100 %
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment (result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed
(an E grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
ESD Outstanding employer verification
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
NYC Not yet complete
PC Conceded pass
PL Placement not yet complete
(a PL grade must be converted to a final result within one semester/six months and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SPE Special examination granted (An SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a Fail.)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
SRN Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – not granted
TA TAFE P\preparatory assistance
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

Units using graded assessments

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100 %
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100 %
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment (result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed
(an E grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
ESD Outstanding employer verification
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
NYC Not yet complete
PC Conceded pass
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SPE Special examination granted
(an SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
SRN Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – not granted
TA TAFE preparatory assistance
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

For units using graded assessments

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100 %
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80 -100 %
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment (result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed
(an E grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
ES Pending employer verification
ESD Outstanding employer verification
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
NYC Not yet complete
PC Conceded pass
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SPE Special examination granted
(an SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
SRN Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – not granted
TA TAFE preparatory assistance
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

For units using graded assessments

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100%
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100 %
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment
(result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed
(an E grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(An L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
NYC Not yet complete
PC Conceded pass
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SPE Special examination granted
(an SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
SRN Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – not granted
TA TAFE preparatory assistance
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

Units using graded assessment

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100%
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100%
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment
(result issued by other institution)
E Supplementary examination assessment to be completed
(an E grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
PC Conceded pass
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SC Satisfactory completion of class hours
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SPE Special examination granted
(an SPE grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
TA TAFE preparatory assistance
UC Unsatisfactory completion of class hours
UM Fail – unsatisfactory completion of mandatory component of assessment
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

Units using graded assessment

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100%
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%

Units using pass/fail assessment

Grade Meaning
S Ungraded pass
U Ungraded fail

Units using competency based assessment

Grade Meaning
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved

Honours years, honours degrees & degrees with honours

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100%
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
CE Joint course/complementary enrolment
(result issued by other institution)
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade must be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapses to a fail)
PC Conceded pass
RO Result outstanding
RC Recognition of current competence (RCC)
SC Satisfactory completion of class hours
SE Unit exemption/credit transfer
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
TA TAFE preparatory assistance
UC Unsatisfactory completion of class hours
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WN Withdrew failed
X Continuing unit

Honours & postgraduate courses

Results codes in this table are relevant to honours subjects, theses and subjects taken in postgraduate courses, grades for honours years, honours degrees, degrees with honours and degrees of master, assessed as a whole.

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100%
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Other subjects

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100%
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N1 Fail 40-49%
N2 Low fail 0-39%
S Ungraded pass (includes Recognition of Prior Learning grades)  
U Ungraded fail  

Competency based grades

Grade Meaning
CC Achieved outstanding competency
CP Achieved competency – highest grade awarded
PP Achieved competency
NN Competency not yet achieved

Grades for incomplete assessment

Grade Meaning
X Continuing subject
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade was required to be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapsed to a fail – Higher Education subjects only)
RO Result outstanding

Additional grades

Grade Meaning
SC Satisfactory completion of class hours
UC Unsatisfactory completion of class hours
SE Subject exemption or credit transfer
E1 Exempt semester one (full year subject)
E2 Exempt semester two (full year subject)
CE Joint course or complementary enrolment (result issued by other institution)
WT Withdrew – transferred
WN Withdrew – failed
WD Withdrew – without academic penalty
WL Withdrew – late
VC Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
TA Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
SR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), recognition of current competency (RCC), or credit transfer

Honours & postgraduate courses

Results codes in this table are relevant to honours subjects, theses and subjects taken in postgraduate courses (distinction and credit grades are used for pass degrees)

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 80-100%
H2A Second class honours, upper 70-79%
H2B Second class honours, lower 60-69%
H3 Third class honours 50-59%
N Fail 0-49%
S Ungraded pass  

Other subjects

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 80-100%
D Distinction 70-79%
C Credit 60-69%
P Pass 50-59%
N1 Fail 40-49%
N2 Low fail 0-39%
S Ungraded pass (includes Recognition of Prior Learning grades)  
U Ungraded fail  

Additional assessment grades

Grade Meaning
W Late withdrawal
T Subject exemption
T1 Exempt semester one (full year subject)
T2 Exempt semester two (full year subject)
J Joint course or complementary enrolment (results issued by other institution)
NYC Not yet complete

No final assessment

Grade Meaning
X Continuing subject
L Not yet assessed – special cause
(an L grade was required to be converted to a final result within one semester and prior to the commencement of the following academic year, otherwise the assessment automatically lapsed to a fail)
RO Result outstanding

The following grades apply to the Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE prior to the merger with Victoria University of Technology.

Grade Meaning
HD Highest grade awarded
CC Credit/outstanding competency
PP Pass/achieved competency
NN Competency not achieved
RW Result withheld
SC Satisfactory completion of class hours (subject not assessed)
NC Studies not yet complete (subject enrolment spans two calendar years, i.e. two reporting periods)
EX Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
TR Credit transfer
WT Withdrew – transferred
WN Withdrew – failed
WD Withdrew

1994 – 1997 Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Grade Meaning
CG Credit
PG Pass
NG Fail
CE Credit (80-100%)
PE Pass (60-79%)
NE Fail (0-59%)
AP Competent to an outstanding level
CP Competent
NP Competency not achieved
HD High distinction
DD Distinction
CD Credit
PD Pass
ND Fail
CO Complete
SC Satisfactory completed
C# Competent, highest grade awarded
E Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
NA Result not available
NC Not complete
NX Not examinable
P# Pass, highest grade awarded
T Credit transfer (includes exemption)
W Withdrawn
XX Did not complete
NO Not complete (0-49%)
C1 Complete (60-100%)
N1 Not complete (0-59%)
WN Withdrawn – Fail

1983 – 1993 Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Grade Meaning
C Credit (75-100%)
P Pass (50-74%)
p# Pass (highest grade awarded)
N Fail (0-49%)
NC Not completed (continuing subject)
Y Result unavailable
X Did not complete
E Exemption
T Transfer (subject completed at another TAFE College)
W Withdrawn

Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) courses only

Grade Meaning
A 80-100%
B 70-79%
C 60-69%
D 50-59%
E 40-49%
F 5-39%
J 0-4%
X Did not complete
Y Result unavailable

1979 – 1982 Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Grade Meaning
A 80-100%
B 70-79%
C 60-69%
D 50-59%
E 40-49%
F 30-39%
G 20-29%
H 0-19%
X Continuing subject (Satisfactory progress)
A-D Pass grades

1974 – 1978 Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Grade Meaning
A, B, C, D Pass
E, F, G, H Fail
L Deferred
Y Absent

1971 – 1973 Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Grade Meaning
1H First honour
2H Second honour
3H Third honour
C Credit
P Pass
S Eligible to sit supplementary examination
N Fail
D Deferred
A Absent

All other Grade Sets, except First to Third class honours used in 1992, were as below prior to 1 January 1992.

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First class honours 85-100%
H2A Second class honours, upper 75-84%
H2B Second class honours, lower 65-74%
H3 Third class honours 50-64%

Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE & Footscray Institute

Grade Meaning Mark
H1 First honour 85-100%
H2A Second honour 74-84%
H3 Third honour 50-64%
N1 Fail (eligible to apply for stage completion) 40-49%
N2 Fail 0-39%

Grade Sets for other subjects

Grade Meaning
S Satisfactory (ungraded pass)
U Unsatisfactory (ungraded fail)
T Exemption
T1 Exempt semester one
T2 Exempt semester two
X Continuing subject
** Result outstanding
J Joint course (results issued by other institution)
L Deferred result (awaiting supplementary assessment)
W Late withdrawal

Additional assessment grades

Grade Meaning Mark
HD High distinction 85-100%
D Distinction 75-84%
C Credit 65-74%
P1 Pass – upper level 55-64%
P2 Pass – lower level 50-54%
N1 Not passed 40-49%
N2 Not passed 0-39%
S Pass – not graded  
NS Not passed – not graded  
W Withdrawn after census date  
ET Subject exemption granted  
X Continuing subject  
L No assessment – special clause  
A, B, C, D Passes  
E, F, G, H Failures  
* Denotes whole-of-year result  
S Eligible to sit supplementary exam  
A Absent