Advanced Standing
Some students may have prior study that makes them eligible for Advanced Standing. This is also known as Credit and/or Exemption.
Students may be eligible for Advanced Standing if they have completed any other university study or have completed a Diploma or higher within the last 10 years. In some cases recognition of prior learning, such as relevant work experience, may also make a student eligible for Advanced Standing.
If you have indicated on your application that you would like to be considered for advanced standing, please ensure you have submitted your Academic Transcript stating each unit you have completed. Initially, you do not need to provide a course syllabus or other documentation. If required, the Accreditations Officer will contact you or your education agent to request further information.
Credit
Credit reduces the number of points required to finish your particular course. For example, a normal Bachelor qualification requires a student to complete 72 points. If a student is given credit, this reduces the number of points they need to graduate. Essentially this means the university has recognised that they have completed some of the requirements of the course already and therefore they are credited with this prior completion. Students still need to complete all the required units for their course.
Exemptions
Exemption may be granted when a student’s prior studies significantly overlaps the content of one or more of their required units.
For example, if a student has completed the equivalent of BUS160 Introduction to Accounting in their prior studies, they could be exempted from having to complete this unit in their Murdoch degree. Bear in mind that regardless of the amount of credit awarded, a student must still complete all the core units required in their degree unless they have been specifically exempted from certain units.
Advanced Standing Database
If you would like to check how much credit and/or exemptions you will be awarded by Murdoch, you can search for your previously completed qualification in our Advanced Standing Database.
Accreditation Officer
Advanced Standing is assessed by our Accreditation Officers, who are located in the Student Centre and Murdoch International. If you have indicated on your university application that you wish to be assessed for Advanced Standing, this will be reviewed by an Accreditation Officer, once you have been offered and accepted a place at Murdoch University.
For further information on Advanced Standing, please contact our Accreditation Officer
