Recognition of prior learning

If you have previously studied at a recognised tertiary institution, you may be considered for recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning may also have been referred to as:

  • Credit recognition, or
  • Advanced standing

Postgraduate

Recognition of prior learning is granted on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent subjects from recent postgraduate studies.

The maximum number of subject exemptions that can be granted for a Faculty of Health Masters degree is eight (48 credit points).

For detailed information, please see the Faculty of Health recognition of prior learning application guidelines (PDF, 190kB).

What credit can I apply for?

Postgraduate courses:

  • Previously completed postgraduate subjects: These may be credited as unspecified credit towards your elective choices or as specific subjects if the subject completed matches 80% of the content of the subject for which credit is sought.

Clinical Accreditation Programs (CAPs)

Supporting documents

You will need to include supporting documents with your application:

  • An official original transcript or certified copy of your relevant subject results
  • Relevant subject outlines

Subjects need to have been completed within 5 years or currency of knowledge and skills must be demonstrated.

How to apply

For detailed information about how to apply for credit recognition and the resulting subject exemptions, see the recognition of prior learning application guidelines (PDF, 190kB).

The best time to apply for credit recognition is when you apply for the course you wish to study.

When applying direct to UTS, please bring your application form (PDF, 404kB) and supporting documents with you.

Undergraduate

Recognition of prior learning is granted on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent subjects from recent tertiary studies.

For detailed information about how to apply for credit recognition and the resulting subject exemptions, see the recognition of prior learning application guidelines (PDF, 190kB).

Bachelor of Nursing 

  • The Bachelor of Nursing is a qualification leading to registration and credit recognition rules are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
  • Each subject completed must match 80% of the content of the subject for which credit is sought
  • Comprehensive subject outlines and certified transcripts must be supplied in full and in person to the UTS Student Centre in Building 10

Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing – block credit

  • Eligible enrolled nurses may receive block credit for the Bachelor of Nursing and be admitted to the two-year Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) program
  • Entry is not guaranteed 
  • To see whether you are eligible, view the additional admission requirements

For further information:

Contact the UTS Student Centre

  • Via telephone: 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887)
  • Submit an online query: AskUTS
  • In person (currently by appointment only): Building 10 Level 2, 235 Jones St, Ultimo, 2007 (if visiting UTS in person, it is recommended students bring an original or certified copy of their transcript)
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.