University of Melbourne
Australia
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degrees (3-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper half of class II, division B.
Minimum level for UW Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted 1853, Australia's second oldest university, considered to be a good school. The usual admission requirement is the Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E.) (grade 12).
Grading systems:
Estimated scale | ||
A | 4.0 | Distinction |
B | 3.0 | Credit |
C | 2.0 | Pass |
A | H1 | Class I | (80-100%) |
B | H2A | Class II-A | (75- 79%) |
B | H2B | Class II-B | (70- 74%) |
C | H3 | Class III | (65- 69%) |
C | P | Pass | (60- 64%) |
D | P | Pass | (50- 59%) |
E,F | N | Fail | ( 0- 49%) |
Grading varies. See sample scales above and check transcript. Not all degrees classified; may be awarded with class I, class II-division A, class II-division B, class III. Course results usually reported annually.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after specified first degree with a minimum class II honours mention. Most degrees not classified.
Ph.D.: 4 years following an honours undergraduate degree of 4 years; by thesis. Degrees not classified.
Last updated: May 09, 2005