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Section 3 – Newcastle University module(s) and Form(s) of evidence
In the template below, the student should list any module(s) for which he/she is seeking credit transfer or RPL. In the
right-hand column, all available evidence should be listed: transcripts, module outlines or syllabi, assessed work,
supporting statements from employers, etc. If a student is seeking credit transfer or RPL for an entire stage of a
programme, all relevant modules should be listed separately. All evidence should be submitted with the application.
An example is provided below.
Module Title
Module Code
Form of Evidence
Japanese Basket Weaving
ART1234
Transcript from Northern
England University, module
outline, assessed basket
Student Signature:
Date:
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Section 4 – Assessment of RPL (does not need to be completed for applications for credit transfer)
In the template below, the DPD should specify what form of assessment will be required to assess the student’s
eligibility for RPL. The assessment must follow from the learning objectives of the module(s).
Module Code
Learning Objectives
Required Assessment
Section 5 – Record of Assessment and Feedback Return
Feedback on RPL assessment should be returned to students with 20 working days. For record-keeping purposes,
academic units should complete this section after the decision has been made.
Module Code
Assessment Task Pass/Fail
Date of Feedback to Student
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Section 6 – Record of Credit Transfer and/or RPL Granted
For each module code below, the DPD should record the final decision made as to credit transfer or RPL. If internal
credit transfer has been granted, the mark should be noted.
Module Code
Internal/External Credit
Transfer
RPL
DPD Signature:
Date:
This form should be returned to the programme secretary and, if appropriate, the relevant admissions team, so
that the final decision can be recorded on the SAP student record.
Appendix 2 – Assessing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If a student is not eligible for credit transfer, either because the learning is not certificated at the appropriate FHEQ
level or because it was earned outside of a UK institution, he/she may apply for RPL. Unlike credit transfer, which is