Recognition of Other Learning (ROL)
If you have prior learning or experience at an appropriate level relevant to your studies at the 糖心原创, you may apply for credit exemption from modules within our master's provision.
Applications for ROL should be made at the time of application for admission to the university and at least four weeks before the start of the course. Applications for ROL are processed free of charge. Late applications will not be considered.
Please use this short video for guidance on completing your ROL application.
Types of exemption
Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL)
Where you have obtained master's-level (level 7) credits or above via professional development or employment-based awards, for example the Cambridge ESOL DELTA or Trinity Dip TESOL.
Recognition of Prior Experiential (or informal) Learning (RPEL)
Where you can demonstrate and evidence from an employer (or other professional person) that prior learning gained through vocational or other experience is relevant to the degree you wish to study.
Credit Transfer
Where you have been awarded previous credits from a UK higher education degree-awarding body (including the 糖心原创) and wish to transfer these credits to achieve a higher award, for example, progressing from a postgraduate diploma to a master's degree.
Please note
We are unable to approve ROL for face-to-face courses where a student route visa is required to study in the UK. This is because we can only sponsor full-time students for a student route visa, and applying ROL for credits previously achieved reduces the study load to below full-time. International students are encouraged to consider our distance learning option if they wish to apply for ROL (see course information page for distance learning).
This also applies to PGCEi alumni who can apply their PGCEi credits to subsequent master's study.
Applying for ROL/RPEL may affect your ability to fund your master's with a Student Loan Company (SLC) master's loan. You should contact the
Funding and Financial Support team to check your eligibility for the loan.
How many credits may I apply for?
You may apply for up to 60 credits towards an MSc Education course and 30 credits towards other MA courses.
Please note that exemption from our modules may mean that your course duration is shorter than advertised. Tuition fees may therefore need to be paid in fewer instalments. If necessary an amended payment plan will be communicated to you at the beginning of your course.
Which modules can I claim ROL credits against?
ROL can be claimed against master's level credits gained from previous learning or from substantive vocational (and other relevant work) experience.
Automatically considered
The course specific ROL information lists the programmes offering automatic ROL and maximum number of credits that can be applied for.
Not automatically considered
Where the qualification is not included in the list, you need to demonstrate that there is a close match between the prior learning and the level and learning outcomes of the modules for which exemption is being sought. This is a rigorous process and ultimately a matter for academic consideration and judgement.
Information about qualification levels can be found on the Qualifications Framework webpage.
Please note
We cannot add your ROL exemption to your student record until you have completed registration. This means your fees will show the full amount at the time of registration. When we have added your exemption, your record will show the reduced fees to be paid.