Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Guide
Subject exemptions, known as RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
are only granted when applicants meet faculty policy.
Please note that there are no exceptions to the following;
- RPL is not granted for work experience. However, Solicitors who have received Specialist Accreditation from the Law Society of NSW in 2001 or after, are able to claim a 8 credit point exemption in the Master of Laws (C04143) program.
- RPL is not granted for Practical Legal Training subjects studied more than three (3) years ago.
- No Postgraduate student shall receive exemption for more than one-quarter of a course of three years or less full time duration on the basis of subjects undertaken towards completed postgraduate studies.
- If you are seeking RPL for subjects within the Graduate Certificate in Trade Marks Law & Practice or the Master of Industrial Property, you will also need to seek exemption from the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) for the purpose of registration as a Patent Attorney or a Trade Marks Attorney.
UTS:LAW have assessed and established a Precedent List for Law subjects from numerous universities;
If you are seeking RPL for law subjects on the Precedent List, you will need to submit:
- A completed UTS RPL application form.
- A certified copy of your academic transcript.
If you are seeking RPL for law subjects not on the Precedent List, you will need to submit:
- A completed UTS RPL application form .
- A certified copy of your academic transcript.
- A detailed subject outline i.e. indicating the contact hours per week, coverage of the subject, topics discussed per week, assessment structure, reference and reading materials. The subject outline should be current at the time of the subject being studied.
If you are seeking RPL for Non Law Block Subjects, you will need to submit:
- A completed UTS RPL application form.
- A certified copy of your testamur or academic transcript indicating the qualification awarded. Please specify the amount of credit points (up to a maximum of 48cp) of RPL that you are seeking.
If you are seeking credit for applicable subjects previously completed at UTS, you will need to submit:
- A completed UTS RPL application form.
- You do not need to submit a certified copy of your academic transcript.
It is essential that all students seeking RPL (recognition of prior learning) make an application when accepting their offer and prior to enrolment. If your RPL is not approved and recorded on your study plan, you will encounter delays at enrolment.
- Subjects included on the precedent list have already been assessed and processing time will be five (5) business days.
- Subjects not included on the precedent list will need to be assessed and processing time will be up to fifteen (15) business days.
If you meet the above criteria you now need to apply:
Please note: The information provided in the handbook, precedent list and these notes is a guide only. Faculty decision upon receiving your application and documents is final.