When a masters by coursework has been developed to deepen your knowledge and skills, but you've already completed some study in that discipline, we can reduce the volume of learning so you're not going over the same content.
Masters Advanced Standing is a specific form of Credit for Prior Study, which means it's a reduction in your volume of learning based on related prior study. Sometimes you can use your industry experience to strengthen or increase the volume of that advanced standing.
This is pre-approved credit you can get at the start of your master’s degree, based on a previous qualification (and sometimes work experience).
In addition to Masters Advanced Standing, the College of Business and Law (CoBL) also use the CoBL RPL Fastrack process to assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for select postgraduate courses.
For starters, Masters Advanced Standing isn't a subject-by-subject credit transfer. It’s awarded in blocks of 48, 72 or 96 credit points, depending on what you bring to the table.
To be eligible to apply for Masters Advanced Standing, you need one of the following:
In some cases, you can apply with a completed bachelor’s in a different discipline, and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Check your course guide for details.
International students can also apply for Masters Advanced Standing. Because this can reduce the length of your studies, it may also reduce the duration of your student visa.
To be considered for Masters Advanced Standing:
International applicants must opt in to be assessed for Masters Advanced Standing because it can impact your ability to apply for a post-study work visa.
For example, if you’re applying for a Master of Business Administration, don’t use the accelerated plan code of MC199EXE15. Instead, apply for the standard plan MC199P15, and add a note to your application, saying you wish to be considered for the accelerated version.
Not all Masters degrees offer Masters Advanced Standing. You can find the information about each individual offering on the course pages under Pathways and Further Study > Advanced Standing and Credit.
In addition to Masters Advanced Standing, the College of Business and Law (CoBL) also use the Fastrack process to assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for select postgraduate courses. This means that your eligibility for Fasttrack RPL will be assessed in line with your Masters Advanced Standing when you submit your application unlike regular RPL which is assessed only after enrolment.
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Credit for Prior Study (CPS) is for previous university-level studies at RMIT or other tertiary institutions, either in Australia or overseas.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is for non-study-based learning formats, as well as skills and knowledge gained during employment, professional development or life experience.
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