Credit transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning

You may shorten the length of the course by seeking:

• Credit for previous academic work (TAFE, enhancement studies or single-unit studies at university-level.)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for relevant work and life experience, or non-tertiary study.

Previous academic work

Academic work includes:

• University studies (enhancement studies and single-unit studies)
• TAFE advanced certificates and Associate diplomas
• Open University studies.

Assessment of applications

• Applications cannot be considered if received three months after a course has commenced.
• Credit will not normally be granted for studies completed more than 10 years ago.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit can also be granted for:

• learning acquired through courses at institutions outside university or TAFE. This includes  professional organisations, enterprise, private educational institution, or other providers recognised by the University
• learning acquired through work, industry or life experience.

Claiming credits for experience

Your faculty can:

• advise you on what is considered 'prior learning' and how Monash assesses this, including any associated costs
• advise you on your application, prior experiences, evidence (including references) and how they relate to the units for which credit is sought
• refer you to an adviser (usually the University registrar), who will counsel you on the application process.

Application form

• Download and submit the credit/RPL application form from the Service Centre forms web page.