1999 Science Handbook - Credit policy

Credit policy

Transferring undergraduate students at Clayton who have previous studies at a tertiary educational institution (whether or not they have qualified for an award) and intend to accept the offer of a place must advise the faculty at once whether or not they wish to apply for credit. Credit will then be worked out on the basis of documentation provided with the student's VTAC application or, for internal transfers, lodged with the faculty office. It is in the student's interest to send to the faculty any additional information which would be useful, for example subject syllabus details.
Provided the application for credit is timely, a detailed credit letter will be available for the student at enrolment. This letter will show how much credit has been given and how many subjects must still be passed in order to complete the degree. Credit does not have to be taken.
The principal criteria used in determining credit are the standard and content of previous studies, the results achieved, and their relevance to the course. Credit will not normally be granted for studies completed more than ten years ago. It should be noted that students in the designated bachelor degrees may be granted less credit than in the BSc because of the more structured nature of these courses. A student who queries the credit given may appeal to the faculty credit committee.
Gippsland students who wish to seek credits and/or exemptions from course requirements (because of relevant work experience or equivalent studies in other courses or institutions) should apply through the student administration office to the appropriate course adviser.
For a student who has completed a qualification, the maximum credit granted will be one third (48 points); for those with incomplete qualifications, the maximum credit granted will be one half (72 points).