What Percentage Is A Distinction At UNISA?

What Percentage Mark Is A Distinction At UNISA? Pass Mark at Unisa

Distinction at the University of South Africa is an academic honour or recognition given to students who achieve a high level of performance in their studies. Graduating with distinction means a student has done well in their studies, often by getting high grades or being one of the top students in their class.

Should a student obtain a higher mark in a written examination at Unisa, the grade given to him or her is termed as distinction. When you receive a distinction grade, it is equivalent to an A or A+. Before a student is awarded a distinction grade at Unisa, he/she is expected to obtain a higher grade consistently ( All A’s) in almost all modules and also show extra commitment, hard work and dedication which is recognised by the University’s authorities.

A student “passes” a module when they receive a final mark of 50% or above. A student “passes with distinction” when they achieve a final mark of 75% or above. A Unisa student “fails” a module when they receive a final mark of less than 50% and are not eligible for further supplementary assessment opportunities.

Modules passed with distinction are not reflected on the certificate. However, if a qualification has been obtained with distinction, this fact will be reflected on both the Advance Statement of results and the certificate.

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What Percentage Mark Is A Distinction At UNISA?

The pass mark for most modules is 50%. A student will have the designation with distinction recorded on their Academic Record and the Advance Statement of Results if they achieve a final examination mark of 75%. A qualification is considered to be passed with distinction (cum laude) when a student has passed all required modules at Unisa, completed all final-level modules on their first attempt, and attained an overall average of 75% for the qualification.

Modules passed with distinction are not listed on the certificate. However, if a qualification is obtained with distinction, this will be noted on both the Advance Statement of Results and the certificate.

When Would A Student Receive Distinction At Unisa

A student at Unisa will only  be awarded a distinction in the qualification should he or she has:

• passed all modules for the qualification at Unisa; and
  
• passed all final level modules on the first attempt; and
  
• attained an overall average of 75% in the qualification.

How Many Modules Should A Student Pass At Unisa For 2025?

The minimum number of modules: You need to pass a minimum of 36 credits in your first year of study and then 48 credits in your second and further years of study.

Unisa Distinction Percentage Chart

Unisa follows a model based on the British system. thus, at the University of Cape Town and the University of South Africa (UNISA), the percentages are calibrated as follows: a 1st class pass is given for 75% and above, a second (division one) for 70 – 74%, a second (division two) for 60%-69%, and a third for 50 – 59%. Any lower than 40% is a failure. The University of the Witwatersrand considers an A to be 75% and above. Modules Per Semester Unisa 2025

Scale Grade                                      Description                                    Division                   Symbol
75.00 – 100.00                                Distinction Pass: First Class                                                            A
70.00 – 74.99                                        Second Class                                        Division One                  B+
60.00 – 69.99                                       Second Class                                         Division Two                 B
50.00 – 59.99                                         Third Class                                                                                    C
0.00 – 49.99                                                Fail                                                                                             F

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Contact Unisa

General resources: websites, general SMS, fax and e-mail enquiries. Some administrative processes, including the convenience of fee payments and information about examinations, are available on the following platforms: All application, registration and study-related information are available on the Unisa corporate website in both web and Mobi formats:

• Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
• The myUnisa website.
• myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/)
• Fax enquiries to 012 429 4150

If a student does not achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the summative assessment, his or her year mark will not be considered when calculating the final examination mark. Visit the official website of Unisa for More details and explanations.

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