Recognition of prior learning

At UniSQ, we want to help you on your journey at university and recognising your prior learning and work experience is just one way we can do that.

With recognition of prior learning you could be given credit for prior studies and work experience which will reduce the duration of your program – allowing you to graduate sooner!

Further information about recognition of prior learning is available in the Credit and Exemption Procedure.

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning?

The amount of credit you may be entitled to will depend on what type of recognition of prior learning you have and what degree you are applying for.

If you’ve studied at university or TAFE within the last 10 years (5 years for some programs) you may be eligible to transfer some of these credits to your preferred UniSQ degree. Our credit calculator can help you determine credits you may be eligible for.

To be assessed for recognition of your previous study you will need to provide the following documentation:

A copy of your official academic transcript indicating the course/subject(s) completed, year completed and grade obtained (including details of the grading system), and weighting of the course/subject as a portion of the total program.
A copy of the course/subject description for each course, including the syllabus, learning outcomes and assessment items.

If your previous work experience is related to the degree you’d like to study, you may be eligible for credit. We recommend you check the entry requirements for your chosen program before applying.

To apply for recognition based on your work experience you will need to provide the following documentation:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or professional LinkedIn profile which includes:
- organisation name
- position title
- start and end dates of employment for each position
- type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
- key duties, responsibilities and achievements.
- names, position titles and contact details of referees (employers or supervisors) who will be able to verify the nature of your work for the period of 2 years.
A letter from your employer:
- written on official company letterhead
- dated
- including position held details:
  - organisation name
  - position title
  - start and end dates of employment for each position
  - type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
  - key duties, responsibilities and achievements.

If you are self-employed, details included in your CV must be verified via a statement from either your accountant, solicitor or tax agent. This should be provided on their official letterhead.

It is strongly recommended that you address the course objectives in the application, and provide documentation supporting your sound knowledge of all objectives. You can find information on the course objectives in the UniSQ Handbook.

If you apply to study with UniSQ via QTAC you will need to complete an Application for Credit/Exemption. We recommend sending the Application for Credit Transfer to study@unisq.edu.au directly after you've submitted your QTAC application.

If you are applying to study directly through UniSQ, you will need to wait until you are an active student to submit your credit application through the Student Centre.

If you have received your UniSQ login details, you can complete your Application via your Student Centre. Step by step instructions are available in our How do I apply for credit? Frequently Asked Question.

Note: Your application for credit won’t be assessed until all required information and supporting documentation have been supplied.

Your application for credit will be assessed by the relevant School and in most cases will be finalised within 10-20 working days.

You will be emailed the outcome of your application once the assessment is complete.

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