Can I transfer prior learning / university credits to the University of Edinburgh programmes? HTML FAQ: Can I transfer prior learning / university credits to the University of Edinburgh programmes? YES - perhaps. The University of Edinburgh calls this "Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)" Other courses from the University of Edinburgh may be considered, on application, for RPL Other courses from other universities may be considered, on application, for RPL Professional experience may be recongized for RPL An award already issued cannot be used as an exemption towards an award at the same level e.g. a Certificate cannot be used as part-exemption for another Certificate The maximum RPL we can grant is 1/3 of the amount necessary to complete the programme: 60 credits for MSc 40 credits for Dip 20 credits for Cert Applications for RPL must be supported by evidence of: Close similarity of content to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (e.g. submit a curriculum / course outline / learning objectives list) SCQF academic level equivalence to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (the onus is on you to show this equivalence) Recent (within five (5) years) completion - enough to ensure your knowledge is active & up to date Comparable standing of the institution where the prior learning was completed, recognized for this purpose by the University Court Read more on the Admissions policies & procedures webpage - the pdf titled 'Recognition of Prior Learning in Admissions policy' Please contact futurestudents@ed.ac.uk for more information This article was published on 2024-08-22
HTML FAQ: Can I transfer prior learning / university credits to the University of Edinburgh programmes? YES - perhaps. The University of Edinburgh calls this "Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)" Other courses from the University of Edinburgh may be considered, on application, for RPL Other courses from other universities may be considered, on application, for RPL Professional experience may be recongized for RPL An award already issued cannot be used as an exemption towards an award at the same level e.g. a Certificate cannot be used as part-exemption for another Certificate The maximum RPL we can grant is 1/3 of the amount necessary to complete the programme: 60 credits for MSc 40 credits for Dip 20 credits for Cert Applications for RPL must be supported by evidence of: Close similarity of content to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (e.g. submit a curriculum / course outline / learning objectives list) SCQF academic level equivalence to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (the onus is on you to show this equivalence) Recent (within five (5) years) completion - enough to ensure your knowledge is active & up to date Comparable standing of the institution where the prior learning was completed, recognized for this purpose by the University Court Read more on the Admissions policies & procedures webpage - the pdf titled 'Recognition of Prior Learning in Admissions policy' Please contact futurestudents@ed.ac.uk for more information
