How does recognition of prior learning work

According to the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework January , postgraduate programmes include the following:.

You are advised to consult the UJ Yearbook on the kinds of qualifications offered. When applying for RPL, you have to indicate whether you are applying for i access to a programme, ii credits obtained through work experience, or iii advanced standing. These concepts are defined as follows:. Access means that you want to enrol for a postgraduate programme, but you do not meet the minimum requirements. As part of your RPL application, you have to prove that you have acquired the required skills and knowledge i.

Credits refer to the formal credit value of a module s. In your RPL request, you have to provide evidence that you have, through work experience, acquired the competence as described in the outcomes of that particular module. If your RPL application is successful, the credits may be allocated to you and you do not have to attend lectures or write examinations in this specific module.

Advanced standing means that you have acquired some of the competences described in the outcomes of the programme for which you want to enrol. If your RPL application is successful, you do not have to repeat the particular section of the programme i. We will not consider any application for recognition of prior learning if you have already entered the exam for the course concerned.

We will write to you with a decision. Once approved, recognition of prior learning is valid for a limited period up to five years which will be stated in the letter. If you do not attempt any examinations during this period, you may need to submit a new application for recognition of your prior learning.

Find out if your existing qualifications are eligible to be accredited towards the Global MBA. Apply for prior learning to be recognised and accredited for the following associated undergraduate degrees.

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