Get the credit you deserve. Save time and money by checking if your previous work experience or study can be credited towards your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø degree.
Credited units replace units you would otherwise study, so you can finish your course sooner.
If you have already studied at university level or have significant relevant work experience, you might be eligible to have your prior learning recognised.
Prior learning may include:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the assessment process for matching an applicant’s skills, knowledge and/or experiences to specific requirements.
These requirements can include:
Prior learning can be taken into account when you are applying for a place in a course. Or, you might be able to apply for credit towards your current ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø degree (sometimes known as advanced standing). Credited units replace units you would otherwise study, so you can finish your course sooner.
You can use our credit search to see what credit you might be eligible for.
Once you have accepted your offer and enrolled, you can apply for credit by submitting our application form with your supporting documents.
If you want to find out more about RPL and credit transfer, including regulations and policies, visit the following pages in the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø handbook:
You can reach out to us at AskºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø if you have any questions about recognition of prior learning or applying for credit.
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Unsure about the difference between advanced standing and recognition of prior learning? This glossary explains technical terms.
Read our glossaryTo apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning, you first need to accept your offer and enrol in your chosen course.
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