This group of terms applies to the ways that the University acknowledges relevant previous experience when enrolling new students.
Generally, advanced standing is an overall term that includes both credit for previous study and recognition of prior learning for relevant life experience.
Credit may be provided on the basis of :
- completed studies; or
- through articulation (cross-institutional study) arrangements between programs programs and institutions for current study, that enable students to achieve VET/TAFE and higher education qualifications concurrently.
Credit
Articulation
How to Apply for Credit (or Advanced Standing)
Review of Credit
Credit
Credit will be awarded for previous study, particularly in areas directly related to the program in which prospective students seek to enrol. The University offers different amounts of credit depending upon the level of previous study - degree, advanced diploma, diploma, certificate IV and certificate III - and whether the previous study was undertaken at an Australian or overseas institution.
In the instances of partially completed previous study, credit may be awarded on a pro-rata basis according to the percentage of awards completed.
Generally, credit will not be given for studies completed more than 10 years prior to the date of application for credit.
Amount of Credit Awarded for a Degree
Credit to the value of up to 16 courses of 24 courses of an undergraduate University degree will be awarded for relevant completed degrees.
Amount of Credited Awarded for an Advanced Diploma
Credit to the value of up to 12 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed advanced diplomas.
Amount of Credit Awarded for a Diploma
Credit to the value of up to 8 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed diplomas.
Amount of Credit Awarded for a Certificate IV
Credit to the value of up to 4 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed certificate IV programs.
Amount of Credit Awarded for a Certificate III
Credit to the value of up to 2 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed certificate III programs.
Overseas Qualifications
Prospective students with overseas qualifications are invited to apply for credit, but may not receive the amount of credit described above. Students with overseas qualifications should contact International Relations for more information.
Articulation
Articulation of the University's programs with the programs of VET/TAFE institutions involves a structure whereby VET/TAFE students may choose to integrate their VET/TAFE studies with a relevant University degree program in order to achieve VET/TAFE and higher education qualifications concurrently in less time than it would normally take to achieve the qualifications separately.
Specific Program Arrangements
The University has a strong commitment to lifelong learning and accords high priority to facilitating responsive and flexible education and training opportunities for its students. Specific arrangements within faculty programs may be viewed at:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Business
Faculty of Science, Health and Education