Grades for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations are awarded according to a grade scale from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade. A pass/fail mark is given for some examinations.
A - Excellent - An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgement and a high degree of independent thinking.
B - Very good - A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgement and a very good degree of independent thinking.
C - Good - A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgement and independent thinking in the most important areas.
D - Satisfactory - A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.
E - Sufficient - A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but not more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.
F - Fail - A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgement and independent thinking.
Pass/fail is used in some subjects, especially in supervised practical training (teacher education and health and welfare studies)
Approved/not approved may be given for coursework requirements and, in some cases, supervised practical training can be assessed as approved or not approved. This is not defined as a grade and no credit score is awarded, but it is regarded as a progress requirement.