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Credit for prior learning

The following TAFE courses have credit for prior learning available. Please select the course for further details.

For TAFE and AQF graduates applying to UOW, credit transfer (also known as advanced standing or credit exemption) allows you to receive credit towards your UOW degree based on previous study.

Many NSW TAFE Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are recognised for credit transfer at UOW, as they include studies equivalent to individual subjects in some UOW Bachelor degrees.

This website is a guide only. All applications for admission and credit are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Apply now to see how much credit you may be eligible for.

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Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts

Prior to 2021 (HLT54115)

2021 onwards (HLT54121)

Completion of Institution Course Required:

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing OR

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Minimum Grade Required:

Deemed Competent – ATAR equivalent of 75

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Nursing	NA	3 years	Autumn or Spring	2

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

TAFE Subject Code	TAFE Subject Name	UOW Subject Code	UOW Subject Name	Credit Points
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG101	Fundamentals of Nursing 1	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG102	Nursing as a Profession	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG107	Primary Health Care	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG111	Bioscience for Nurses 1	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG106	Nursing Care of the Older Person	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG112	Fundamentals of Nursing 2	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG113	Bioscience for Nurses 2	6cps
HLT54115 or HLT54121	Diploma of Nursing	SNUG192	Professional Experience Placement 1	6cps
Total specified credit:				48cps

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
Students must attend a one-day Bachelor of Nursing orientation session and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
A further 96 of credit points (equivalent to 2 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health.
- Bachelor of Nursing

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Bachelor of Nutrition Science at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	2023 onwards
Completion of Institution Course Required:	MSL50122 – Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Minimum Grade Required:	Deemed Competent – ATAR equivalent of 75

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Nutrition Science	NA	3 years	Autumn or Spring	3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	6cp
Maximum Exemption	6cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 138 of credit points (equivalent to 3 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health.

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Diploma of Food Science and Technology at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	2021 onwards
Completion of Institution Course Required:	FBP50121 – Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Minimum Grade Required:	Deemed Competent – ATAR equivalent of 75

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Nutrition Science	NA	3 years	Autumn or Spring	3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level

12cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 132 of credit points (equivalent to 3 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health.
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	All
Completion of Institution Course Required:	Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Creative Arts	Creative Writing Music Performance and Theatre Visual Art Visual Art and Design	3 years	Autumn	3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	24cp
Unspecified credit at 200-level	24cp
Maximum Exemption	48cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 96 of credit points (equivalent to 2 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Creative Writing
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Music
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Performance and Theatre
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Visual art
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Visual Art and Design

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Diploma of Visual Arts at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	All
Completion of Institution Course Required:	Diploma of Visual Arts

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Creative Arts	Creative Writing Music Performance and Theatre Visual Art Visual Art and Design	3 years	Autumn	3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	12cp
Unspecified credit at 200-level	12cp
Total Maximum Exemption	24cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 120 of credit points (equivalent to 2.5 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Creative Writing
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Music
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Performance and Theatre
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Visual Art
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Visual Art and Design

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	All
Completion of Institution Course Required:	Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Communication and Media	Digital and Social Media Journalism Screen Media Production Visual Communication Design	3 years	Autumn/Spring	3

University Course

Major

Course Duration

Session of Entry

Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption

Bachelor of Communication and Media

Digital and Social Media

Journalism

Screen Media Production

Visual Communication Design

3 years

Autumn/Spring

3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	24cp
Unspecified credit at 200-level	24cp
Total Maximum Exemption	48cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 96 of credit points (equivalent to 2 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Digital and Social Media
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Journalism
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Screen Media Production
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Visual Communication Design

Course details for a Credit Transfer for the Diploma of Screen and Media at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	All
Completion of Institution Course Required:	Diploma of Screen and Media

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Communication and Media	Digital and Social Media Journalism Screen Media Production Visual Communication Design	3 years	Autumn/Spring	3

University Course

Major

Course Duration

Session of Entry

Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption

Bachelor of Communication and Media

Digital and Social Media

Journalism

Screen Media Production

Visual Communication Design

3 years

Autumn/Spring

3

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	12cp
Unspecified credit at 200-level	12cp
Total Maximum Exemption	24cp

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Individual Applicants under this Credit Transfer Arrangement must consult the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities before enrolling in any subjects to assure they meet the University’s graduation requirements.
A further 120 of credit points (equivalent to 2.5 years of full-time study) will be required to complete the following University degrees offered by the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Digital and Social Media
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Journalism
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Screen Media Production
- Bachelor of Communication and Media, Visual Communication Design

Course details for a Credit Transfer for Bachelor of Arts - 702 (any single major) at the University of Wollongong are as follows:

Program Year Cohorts	All
Completion of Institution Course Required:	Any completed Diploma

Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted

University Course	Major	Course Duration	Session of Entry	Years to Complete After Maximum Exemption
Bachelor of Arts - 702	All	3 years	Autumn/Spring	Students who have completed a Diploma, will be granted 24 credit points (12 USP @ 100 Level and 12 USP @ 200 Level), which can be used towards (4) general elective subjects.

EQUIVALENCE TABLE

Unspecified credit at 100-level	12cp
Unspecified credit at 200-level	12cp
Total Maximum Exemption	24cp

Additional course requirements

Additional information regarding course requirements, areas of major study and double majors can be found in the UOW Course Handbook.

English language requirements

Further information regarding UOW English language requirements and additional course information can be found under additional entry requirements.

The information contained on this website is a guide only and is subject to change according to any amendments to the curriculum of the University of Wollongong or the institutions listed on this website. You will be advised of your eligibility for admission and for credit exemption after receipt of your formal application in your formal letter of offer.