Credit for prior learning
Credit for prior learning
Purpose
To outline the principles for assessing and awarding credit towards Faculty of Education qualifications. The procedures provide a framework for the assessment of formal, informal and non-formal learning studies.
Overview
Credit for coursework programs offered through the Faculty of Education. The granting of credit towards research qualifications is governed by the regulations of the University’s Research Graduate School Committee.
Policy statement
Credit assessed for Faculty of Education courses subject to the Admission and Credit Policy, Credit procedure and Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure.
1. Delegated powers
Credit assessments and decisions are authorised by the following delegated staff members:
1.1 Assessment of Credit involves the professional judgement of academic staff to establish that substantial learning has taken place prior to admission the Courses Leader will assess for unit equivalence.
1.2 For coursework Masters courses a student’s point of entry into the course is determined by the credit granted.
1.3 Where assessment is for Block Credit for a course, the Courses Leader will assess for unit level equivalence and total block credit points to be awarded.
1.4 Where assessment is for non-award course credit for a course, the Program Director will assess for unspecified unit, specified unit or block credit to be awarded.
1.5 Where assessment is for partner Faculty component of a double degree qualification, the application for credit will be assessed by the Teaching Faculty, according to their relevant credit processes and procedures.
1.6 In all cases where credit precedents are established for Faculty of Education qualifications and units, Student Services (prospective) and Education Success Advisers (current) can assess and award credit.
2. Minimum Faculty of Education proportion of study
2.1 With the exception of nested qualifications students must satisfy the minimum proportion of study requirements as set out in the below table, exceptions are stated in sections 2.2 and 2.3:
Length of course/award (FTE) | Total course credit points | Minimum credit points to be completed at Monash |
---|---|---|
0.5 year | 24 | 12 |
1 year | 48 | 24 |
1.5 years | 72 | 36 |
2 years or longer | 96 or more |
48 (for double degree courses see also section 2.5) |
2.2 In the case of undergraduate double degrees, at least 48 credit points must be undertaken in each component of the double degree.
2.3 External accreditation requirements may restrict the amount of credit that may be granted within certain courses.
2.4 Where applicable, credit will be assessed in accordance with the Australian qualifications framework.
*2.5 Under special circumstances, the Dean or delegate can grant an additional 12 credit points towards a 96 credit point masters program if:
- an application has equivalent units not assessed as part of a qualification used for admissions; or
- the additional credit is agreed in a formal articulation agreement.
The maximum credit awarded cannot exceed 60 credit points.
3. Credit validity
All credit approvals are deemed to be valid for a three year period based on the year of study in which the unit/course was completed. The three year validity does not apply if details of the basis of credit (e.g. titles, codes, awards) at either the awarding or granting institution are amended.
If transferring from one program at Monash University to an other any credit approved for the original program may not be approved in the new program.
Credit will not be approved for students in concurrent programs unless prior approval has been given to undertake the program.
4. Recency requirements
Credit will not be granted in respect of work and/or studies completed more than 10 years prior to the application for credit.
Responsibility for implementation
Manager, Education Success and Student Services
Definitions
Block Credit is granted towards whole stages or components of a qualification. Block credit does not involve individual student assessment but is usually arranged through a credit transfer or articulation agreement with another education provider. Block credit involves credit being granted for a whole section of a course such as a semester or year of full-time study in the course.
Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications which reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification. Credit may be through credit transfer, articulation, recognition of prior learning or advanced standing.
Specified Credit is granted towards core and/or particular components in a qualification, identified by a Monash unit code.
Unspecified Credit is granted towards components in a qualification where the Monash unit code is not specified. Credit is given for the credit point value and level of a Monash unit.
Related policies and procedures
Related resources
- Credit eligibility search (CPAR public interface)
Status
Updated
Approval body
Faculty Executive Committee
Endorsement body
Faculty Education Committee
Date effective
31 August 2023
Next review date
31 August 2024
Policy owner
Manager, Education Success & Student Services
Content enquiries
Education Success & Student Services