Recognition of prior learning
Students may obtain recognition of prior learning (subject exemption) towards their UTS undergraduate or postgraduate degree, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning on the basis of studies completed at another institution by completing an Application for Prior Learning. For further information about applying for recognition of prior learning, please contact UTS Service Desk
The Faculty has Recognition of Prior Learning arrangements with the following institutions. Students must still apply for recognition of prior learning and use the Application for Prior Learning form.
The specific courses from these institutions for the purpose of recognition of prior learning are:
Within Australia
UTS: Insearch
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) C10096:
Diploma of Communication from UTS:Insearch with a High Credit average (WAM 70) or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts & Production) C10097:
Diploma of Communication from UTS:Insearch with a High Credit average (WAM 70) or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma of Communication from UTS:Insearch with a High Credit average (WAM 70) or better
NSW TAFE
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information and Media) C10236:
Associate Diploma in Library Practice or the Diploma in Library and Information ServicesBachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts & Production) C10097:
Diploma in ScreenBachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry) C10100:
Diploma of Community Welfare Work
Outside Australia
City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts & Production) C10097:
Associate of Arts in Media Technology from the School of Creative Media, with a Credit/B average or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication from the College of Higher Vocational Studies, with a Credit or B average or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry) C10100:
Associate of Social Science in Public Administration and Management from the College of Higher Vocational Studies, with a Credit/B average or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry) C10100:
Associate of Social Science in Social Work from the College of Higher Vocational Studies, with a Credit/B average or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry) C10100:
Associate of Social Science in Community Services Management from the College of Higher Vocational Studies, with a Credit/B average or better
Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) C10096:
Diploma in Media Studies and Management with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma in Media Studies and Management with a GPA of 5.0/7 or better
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) C10096:
Diploma in Mass Communication with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts & Production) C10097:
Diploma in Film, Sound and Video with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma in Mass Communication with a GPA of 5.0/7 or better
Singapore Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma in Media and Communication from the School of Business, with a GPA of 5.0/7 or better
Taylor's College School of Communication, Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) C10096 :
Diploma in Communication (Journalism) with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma of Communication (Advertising) with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma of Communication (Public Relations) with a GPA of 5.0/7 or better
Temasek Polytechnic Singapore
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) C10096:
Diploma in Communications and Media Management with a GPA of 5.0/7 or betterBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) C10098:
Diploma in Communications and Media Management with a GPA of 5.0/7 or better