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Credit Transfer
- What is credit transfer?
- What are the University's general credit transfer rules?
- Is credit transfer automatic and how do I apply for credit transfer?
- I wish to transfer from one course to another; will I receive credit for the units I have completed already?
- I wish to transfer to the newest version of the course; how much credit will I receive for completed units?
- Is there a time limit for credit transfers?
- Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme
- Pathways into higher education using previous VET study (Agreed Credit Transfer arrangements as of 2006)
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Recognition of academic credits gained through formal study at Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), professional bodies or enterprises and universities.
In Vocational Education and Training (VET), Charles Darwin University, as a RTO, recognises the Australian Quality Framework qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Australian RTOs and no further assessment is required.
What are CDU's general credit transfer rules?
Credit transfer and pathways
The following guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University from semester 2, 2005. Students who have completed their VET or higher education qualifications at CDU are not required to complete an Application for Exemption form or submit academic records as these will be assessed and actioned internally at the time of first enrolment. Only students from other institutions are required to provide certified copies of their academic records and complete a HE113 Application for Exemption with their enrolment form.
Credit transfer available for completed awards in the same field or discipline as of semester 2, 2005:
Completed award course level |
HE |
VET |
to a HE award |
Credit granted for a completed award in the same field |
Certificate IV |
|
* |
3 year Bachelor award |
up to 40 credit points |
Certificate IV |
|
* |
4 year Bachelor award |
up to 40 credit points |
Diploma |
* |
* |
3 year Bachelor award |
up to 80 credit points |
Diploma |
* |
* |
4 year Bachelor award |
up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma |
* |
* |
3 year Bachelor award |
up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma |
* |
* |
4 year Bachelor award |
up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree |
* |
|
3 year Bachelor award |
up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree |
* |
|
4 year Bachelor award |
up to 160 credit points |
Pathways VET to higher education (Agreed credit transfer arrangements at CDU 2006)
View the Pathways VET to Higher Education (Agreed Credit Transfer arrangements as of 2006).
Pathways for higher education to higher education:
a. For incomplete study at this Institution
The University will grant full credit for units completed within the past five years or if professional practice and personal development has been undertaken within the field this could be extended to ten years.
b. For all study completed at another institution, or completed study at CDU
To receive a Charles Darwin University award, a student must complete a minimum of one third of the award, or a minimum of one year full-time equivalent, whichever is the lesser, provided that the relevant course rules are met.
Higher education award course |
* To a HE award in the same field |
* Maximum credit points granted |
3, 4 or 5 year single or combined Bachelor award |
3 year single Bachelor award |
160 |
3, 4 or 5 year single or combined Bachelor award |
4 year single or combined Bachelor Award |
240 |
3 year single or combined Bachelor award |
5 year single or combined Bachelor Award |
240 |
4 or 5 year single or combined Bachelor award |
5 year single or combined Bachelor Award |
320 |
Previous Postgraduate Coursework Studies |
Graduate Certificate |
20 |
Previous Postgraduate Coursework Studies |
Graduate Diploma |
40 |
Previous Postgraduate Coursework Studies |
1 year Masters by Coursework |
40 |
Previous Postgraduate Coursework Studies |
1.5 year Masters by Coursework |
60 |
Previous Postgraduate Coursework Studies |
2 year Masters by Coursework |
80 |
Previous Postgraduate Studies |
PhD |
None |
Previous Postgraduate Studies |
Other Research Degrees |
None |
* Award requirements for the new course must be met by students in relation to core and specialist units for the award.
Other considerations:
- Credit can only be counted from one completed award to one only higher education program
- Credit transfer is mapped at the unit level
- Professional and para-professional experience, subsequent training and other experience may be taken into account. Students enrol in the unit and are assessed and given a PA grade
- Previous study must be considered to be relevant to the course and of a similar standard and duration
- Credit for courses should only be granted for qualification obtained within the past five years however should professional practice and personal development be undertaken within the field then this could be extended to 10 years
- All students are exempted from the two common units even if they have not completed any common units previously
- Students who have completed awards must apply for the new award via SATAC.
Is credit transfer automatic and how do I apply for credit transfer?
Credit transfer is not automatic. You need to complete an HE113 Application for Exemption. This process is not available on ‘My Student Info’.
Your completed form, together with attached documentary evidence to support your application, should be submitted directly to the Information Centre either in person or by mail before the relevant census date. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed.
I wish to transfer from one course to another, will I receive credit for the units I have completed already?
Yes, you will receive credit for up to 100 per cent of the units that can be counted towards the requirements for the course you are transferring to. More information about the rules for course transfers can be found in the higher education student guide.
I wish to transfer to the newest version of the course, how much credit will I receive for completed units?
You will receive credit for 100 per cent of the units you have completed if all units are relevant to the new course award.
Is there a time limit for credit transfers?
Credit transfer is only available for studies conducted less than five years ago. If the studies are older than five years and if your professional practice and personal development has been undertaken within the relevant field then this could be extended to 10 years. You may be asked to provide written evidence to support your application.
Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme
Charles Darwin University participates in the Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme. Visit CDU's Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme for further information.
Pathways into higher education using previous VET study (Agreed Credit Transfer arrangements as of 2006)
View the Pathways VET to Higher Education (Agreed Credit Transfer arrangements as of 2006).
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