FOUNDATION STUDIES

A solid foundation for your future studies

Assessment

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Foundation Studies

Students have continual assessment in each subject though assignments, oral presentations and tests. Examinations are held for one week half way through the program and for one week at the end of the program. The final exam in most subjects normally comprises 40% of the mark. A mark out of 100 is given for each subject and these are then converted to a Grade Point Average (GPA).

Award Grade Grade Point Average
  A+ 8.7-10.0
High Distinction A 8.3 - 8.6
  A- 8.0 - 8.2
  B+ 7.7 - 7.9
Distinction B 7.3 - 7.6
  B- 7.0 - 7.2
  C+ 6.7 - 6.9
Credit C 6.3 - 6.6
  C- 6.0 - 6.2
  D+ 5.7 - 5.9
Pass D 5.3 - 5.6
  D- 5.0 - 5.2
Fail   1.0 - 4.9

Students must achieve a minimum GPA 6.0 in Academic English to meet the English language entry requirements for entry into a Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania.