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Visit Service ConnectYou’ve worked hard to get where you are – whether that’s through prior study, work and other learning experiences.
With Macquarie’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy you could get credit for all that hard work. We recognise formal qualifications as well as informal learning. RPL reduces the duration and cost of your course so you can get to your future sooner.
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We consider two main forms of prior learning for potential credit.
Formal learning is part of a structured program that leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially accredited qualification undertaken at a tertiary institution (eg university, TAFE or private college).
Examples of officially accredited qualifications include:
To be assessed for credit based on formal learning, you will need to supply the following items.
Note: Supporting documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation .
In our assessment, consideration is given to prior learning that is:
Macquarie has assessed several individual units from other institutions for equivalency to Macquarie units. Check the Credit Transfer register for unit equivalencies.
Macquarie has developed many articulation arrangements based on qualifications from other institutions. Check the Articulations register for existing arrangements.
If you are applying for an articulation arrangement listed on the register, you do not need to provide unit outlines. Only your transcripts and enrolment advice will be needed as your qualification has already been pre-assessed for credit. If required, contact your Admissions Officer for further information.
Macquarie assesses overseas qualifications using Australian Government guidelines to determine their comparability to qualifications on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Informal learning is gained through work, social and family experiences. It is not organised or externally structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support.
Non-formal learning takes place through a structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification.
To obtain entry or credit at Macquarie based on informal/non-formal learning, a statement and documentary evidence must be provided to support your claim.
Evidence needs to document your prior learning and demonstrate one or both of the following:
Documentary evidence needs to include:
Some examples of evidence that can be submitted:
In some cases, students may be required to perform a challenge test to further demonstrate their prior learning.
You can find more information and definitions of RPL in the Macquarie University RPL Policy.
In our assessment, consideration is given to prior learning that is:
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