Applying for credit
Credit is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of units required to complete a course of study.
You can apply for credit for:
- Completed TAFE (Diploma level and above) and University level subjects.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Work Experience in Science. Please refer to the Guidelines for eligibility criteria.
If you are granted credit, you will be awarded credit points towards the completion of your degree and you will not be required to complete those units. You can search online for previous credit decisions to give you an idea of what you may be granted.
Please note that there are limits on the amount of credit you can be awarded at the course level. For double degree coursework courses, the minimum credit points that must be completed at Monash applies to each of the component awards. For example, for a double degree course consisting of two bachelor’s degrees of three years or longer, a student must complete at least 48 credit points within each component degree.
For the Science component this includes at least half the credit point value of any Science listed minor, major, extended major or specialisation at Monash University. For majors, extended majors and specialisations this includes at least 18 points at level 3.
How to apply
After you created your Monash computer account, you can submit your credit application and supporting documentation online for assessment.
You must provide an official academic transcript with the marks and grades of the study you have completed, and unit outlines which include detailed information on the list of topics studied, contact hours, texts and references, methods of assessment and learning outcomes. If you know which major you plan to complete, please specify this in your application.
You don’t need to provide your results or unit outlines for any study undertaken at Monash (including Higher Education studies) or VCE Algorithmics.
If you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Work Experience in Science please refer to the Guidelines for evidence requirements.