Study pathways
We are committed to recognising the valuable learning that students bring with them when they decide to study at VU. Some of our courses have recognised study pathways.
You may be able to complete your course faster by getting credit for previous study.
In 'Study pathways':
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Skills Recognition for TAFE courses
Skills Recognition is a process where your existing skills obtained through your work, education and everyday life experiences are formally recognised -
Diploma into a Degree
You can study one of five Diplomas at VU and go straight into the second year of the corresponding Degree.
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VU TAFE to undergraduate
If you have studied certain TAFE courses at VU you can get credit in some of our bachelor degrees. Approved pathways and credits will be listed on the course page.
Use our course finder to discover if your previous study counts towards the required credits.
Transferring to VU
We have formal credit transfer arrangements with certain universities for some of our courses . This means you could get credit in some of our bachelors degrees for study you did at another university.
If it exists, this information will appear on the course page.
Use our course finder to discover if your previous study counts towards the required credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) is an assessment process that applies if you have prior study, or other relevant experience, but the course you're interested in doesn't have formal credit transfer arrangements.
The RPL/RCC recognises previous study by matching learning that has been achieved through study, life and work experience against learning that would be covered in specific subjects or units.
Students are encouraged to discuss possible RPL/RCC applications with the course co-ordinator at enrolment.
RPL enrolment forms
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning and eligibility.
Pathways database
If you want more detailed information about unit to unit pathways, view the Pathways database. It outlines the formal, recognised credit arrangements at VU.