Basis of Advanced Standing (credit or exemption) offered by Schools
Advanced Standing on the Basis of previous study
SCU Schools and Colleges welcome applications for Advanced Standing on the basis of previous and discipline related tertiary study, completed within the last ten years, unless otherwise stated within the 'General Award Rules' - Coursework Awards: General Provisions of Advanced Standing or the 'Specific Award Rules' for a degree, which are located in the SCU Handbook. This information is also accessible via the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Course Options by checking the 'Specific Award Rules' and 'Advanced Standing' sections of the Course Sheet.
If SCU has established formal articulation arrangements with your previous educational institute, your qualification may already have been assessed for advanced standing. In this case, you may apply for an advanced standing precedent. Try searching for your completed course in our Search for Advanced Standing to immediately identify the amount of credit that you may be granted and the applicable 'Advanced Standing Precedent Code' to record on your application.
If your search is successful, and you will apply for admission into an SCU degree as an International student , or via the NSW Tertiary Admissions Centre (UAC) or the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), print and attach to the Advanced Standing Application Form a copy of the 'Advanced Standing Search Results' and proof of your completed study. How to lodge the form and supporting documents correctly.
Alternatively, if you are applying for admission into an SCU degree online and directly with SCU, enter the Advanced Standing 'Precedent Reference Code' (which is listed on the 'Advanced Standing Search Results') into the corresponding field in the SCU online 'Application for Admission' and upload proof of your completed study.
If the previous tertiary institute or course is not listed in the Search for Advanced Standing you should still apply for Advanced Standing when you apply for admission into the SCU degree as all advanced standing applications are equitably considered and individually assessed.
Advanced Standing on the basis of current expertise or professional level experience
Some SCU Schools and Colleges consider applications for Advanced Standing on the basis of formal and informal learning experiences gained in a professional or voluntary capacity within the community or a workplace. To demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of practical experience within an industry, minimum professional level experience timeframes may apply. Some experience may need to be at a supervisory level or higher and may exclude experience attained as a result of participation in an industry placement program or completion of Internship Units of study. Before applying for Advanced Standing on this basis, check the degree rules and (below) that the School or College is able to accept your application. You should also consider the following questions:
- What informal or on-the-job learning, training or professional development have I done that might be relevant to units within the SCU course I wish to study?
- What other social activities or community based tasks or projects have I done that are also relevant to units within the SCU course I wish to study?
- How recently did I learn or utilise my skills and knowledge - are they current?
- How can I prove I possess this knowledge, can consistently perform these skills, can critically analyse issues to solve problems and can transfer these to similar tasks and settings?
If you are unsure of the School or College to which you should refer questions, go to SCU Course Options, select the SCU degree you wish to study and scroll within the Course Summary to identify the School or College. Alternatively, contact Student Services:
t: +61 (0)2 6620 3444 OR 1800 626 481 (free call within Australia)
e: enquiry@scu.edu.au
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Applications for advanced standing are accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Usually a minimum of 12 months, full time experience; or equivalent is required. Please contact the School for more specific information or to obtain the 'Recognition of Informal Learning & Experience Document' relevant to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Social Science only.
t: +61 2 6620 3831
f: +61 2 6622 1683
e: isass@scu.edu.au
Southern Cross Business School
Undergraduate Business Courses:
Where our degrees have strict external accreditation or professional recognition guidelines, as is the case for the Bachelor of Business, Advanced Standing granted on the basis of previous study may be limited by a particular industry requirement or necessary study plan. In this case, please contact the School to confirm your eligibility to apply for recognition. Applications for Advanced Standing are NOT accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience.
t: +61 2 6620 3835
f: +61 2 6622 1724
e: studybusiness@scu.edu.au
Undergraduate Information Technology Courses:
Applications for Advanced Standing may be accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience.
t: +61 2 6659 3209
f: +61 2 6659 3206
e: studyit@scu.edu.au
Postgraduate Business, Management and Information Technology Courses:
Advanced Standing on the basis of previous and discipline related study will only be granted for the prior study of postgraduate units; or equivalent. The prior study of undergraduate units, within an undergraduate course is not sufficient. Applications for Advanced Standing are NOT accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience.
t: +61 7 5506 9364
f: +61 7 5506 9301
e: studypgbusiness@scu.edu.au
School of Education
Please contact the School to confirm your eligibility to apply for Advanced Standing on the basis of your previous and discipline related study. Applications for Advanced Standing are NOT accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Advanced Standing, on any basis, is NOT granted into the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.
Advanced standing may be granted for other study at an appropriate institution (normally completed within the last ten years) or relevant experience at a professional level. However, advanced standing is NOT granted for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. In the case of the Master and Doctorate of Education students should contact the school.
t: +61 2 6620 3620 (Lismore) +61 2 6659 3654 (Coffs Harbour) +61 7 5506 9251 (Lakeside)
f: +61 2 6622 1833 (Lismore) +61 2 6659 3624 (Coffs Harbour)
e: schooled@scu.edu.au (Lismore) schooledcoffs@scu.edu.au (Coffs Harbour)
School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Applications for Advanced standing are accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Minimum periods of full time (or equivalent) experience may be required to gain recognition. Advanced Standing, on any basis, is NOT granted into the Master of Environmental Science and Management and the Graduate Diploma of Forest Science and Management, but in the latter (Graduate Diploma) case, an alternate program of study may be negotiated and approved by the Head of School.
t: +61 2 6620 3650
f: +61 2 6621 2669
e: esm@scu.edu.au
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
Applications for Advanced Standing are accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Minimum periods of full time (or equivalent) experience may be required to gain recognition. In the case of the Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies students should refer to the Application package available by contacting the School.
t: +61 2 6620 3955; Freecall 1800 81 6676 (Australia only)
f: +61 2 6620 3958
e: gnibi@scu.edu.au
School of Health & Human Sciences
Applications for Advanced Standing are accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Minimum periods of full time (or equivalent) experience may be required to gain recognition. Please contact the School for more specific information. Applications should be submitted when applying for admission into the course because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
t: +61 2 6626 9585 (Lismore) +61 2 6659 3301 (Coffs Harbour) +61 7 5506 9401 (Lakeside)
f: +61 2 6620 3022 (Lismore) +61 2 6659 3103 (Coffs Harbour)
e: healthscience@scu.edu.au
School of Law & Justice
Applications for Advanced Standing are NOT accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience.
t: +61 2 6620 3109
f: +61 2 6622 4167
e: lawrecep@scu.edu.au
School of Tourism & Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Tourism and Hospitality Courses:
Applications for Advanced Standing on the basis of current and professional industry experience will only be considered toward the Intern Study units.
t: +61 2 6620 3920
f: +61 2 6621 9155
e: tourline@scu.edu.au
Postgraduate Tourism and Hospitality Courses:
Advanced Standing may be granted to a student for postgraduate tertiary studies in tourism, business management or related fields of study; or equivalent. The prior study of undergraduate units, within an undergraduate course is not sufficient. Applications for Advanced Standing are NOT accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience.
t: +61 7 5506 9342
e: tourline@scu.edu.au
SCU College
Applications for Advanced Standing may be accepted on the basis of current and professional industry experience. Minimum periods of full time (or equivalent) experience may be required to gain recognition. Applications should be submitted when applying for admission into the course because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
t: Freecall 1800 626 481 (Australia only)
e: enquiry@scu.edu.au
Updated: 20 May 2013