Students who have undertaken previous study that is relevant to their current academic program may apply for course credit based on formal learning.
Credit is assessed in accordance with the Coursework Awards Rule, Policy: Recognition of prior and external learning and Procedure: Credit and exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the transfer of credit towards your program from another institution. Where the courses passed at another institution are deemed as equivalent to those offered at ANU. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is when your previous studies are recognised and counted towards your degree as credit.
Note: Some Schools within the College, such as the Law School, do not accept credit based on work experience or non-formal/informal learning.
Who should complete this form
This form should be completed by students wanting to apply for status (credit of courses studied in previous ANU programs or at previous tertiary institutions). You can apply for credit if:
- You have recently transferred programs within ANU;
- You have been admitted to ANU and would like to request credit for courses studied at another Australian tertiary institution;
- You have been re-admitted to ANU and would like to request credit for courses previously studied at ANU or elsewhere;
- You have been admitted to ANU and would like to request credit for previous non-award studies (including Year 12 extension courses); or
- You would like to request credit for previously approved cross-institutional/exchange or non-standard session courses that you have completed.
- You are seeking credit for completed ANU courses, including those from a previously completed cognate award, and wish to apply them to a new program within the College.
AND
- You have not exceeded the status limits required for your program
Requirements
External credit (excluding approved Domestic Cross-institutional Study, Independent Study Abroad and Global Programs Law Exchange)
To assess your eligibility for credit, the following course* information must be provided in your application:
- Name of course
- Course code
- Description of the subject matter
- Unit value
- Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level, eg. a level 7 course is not equivalent to a level 9 course
- Workload statement: e.g.: Two hours of lectures and one tutorial per week
- Indicative Assessment: What elements make up the assessment and what are their weightings
- Reading list
- Topic list
- A link to the web portal for the course
- Official academic transcript
*For Law Programs, courses must have been delivered and assessed in English and meet the admission to practice requirements. For elective courses, the delegate will generally only approve credit if the course is comparable and delivered in English. In exceptional circumstances, elective courses delivered in a language other than English may be approved provided the course content, mode of delivery, assessment rigour and volume of learning are comparable, and a class summary/course outline is provided in English to the delegate. Any translation costs must be borne by the applicant.
Some Schools, such as the ANU Law School, only award credit for courses assessed as formally equivalent to specific ANU offerings. Please refer to your School's credit guidelines for discipline-specific conditions.
Credit status for approved Domestic Cross-Institutional Study, Independent Study Abroad and Global Programs Law Exchange
To assess your eligibility for credit, the following information must be provided in your application:
- Official academic transcript
- Letter of approval from the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy or appropriate School.
- Evidence confirming any conditions imposed have been met. For example, with a change in essay requirements (1500 words to 2500 words) attach the marked essay.
Internal credit status (credit from a previous ANU degree)
To assess your eligibility for credit, the following information must be provided in your application:
- The name of your ANU course/s
- The ANU course code/s
If the courses appear on your ANU transcript, no additional documentation is required.
Credit from completed ANU awards may be granted where the prior program is cognate and the courses are deemed equivalent. Approval remains subject to School-specific policy and program rules.
Submitting an Application
Apply hereStudents must complete the Credit Application form and submit it with all required supporting documentation. Incomplete applications may bedeclined.
Application Approval Process
Applications may take up to twenty working days to be assessed as per ANU policy. Assessment time depends on the complexity of the application, the availability of the SubDean and the number of applications received. Please don’t resubmit your application. If you’re unsure about the progress of your application, please contact the College Student and Education Support team.
Students must not remain enrolled in a course for which they are seeking credit. Credit should be finalised before the census date of the relevant session. Late applications may affect progression or fees.
During the assessment process, we may contact you for additional information or documentation so please ensure that you check your ANU email account regularly to avoid unnecessary delays.
Under the terms of accreditation by the various Legal Admissions Boards, we must ensure that all LLB (Hons) and Juris Doctor graduates have completed the compulsory Priestley 11 subjects. If the Delegated Authority is not satisfied that your supporting documentation demonstrates equivalence, credit will not be awarded.
Enquiries
College Student and Education Support team
(02) 6125 3483