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9
Date of decision: [DATE]
NOTE: For external credit transfer, no marks are recorded.
Recognition of Prior Learning (experiential and certificated)
The SAP Note Overview section of the Student File must be completed.
Select note type ‘*** TBC***’
Add the following text:
The student is exempt from the following, to the value of [] credits, having been assessed for Recognition of Prior
Learning:
For RPL for a full Programme Stage:
Recognition of Prior Learning applies to the entire Stage [1] of the following degree programme:
[programme code and title]
And/ or:
For RPL under the value of one Programme Stage:
Recognition of Prior Learning applies to the following Newcastle University modules:
[module codes and titles covered by the successful RPL application to be listed here]
For Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning only:
The application for Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning was based on the student’s previous studies undertaken
at [name of non-UK HEI e.g. Colorado State University, USA]
For all RPL:
Full details of previous studies/ experience are retained by the student.
Date of decision: [DATE]
NOTE: For RPL, no marks are recorded.
Direct Entry
Although not under the scope of this policy, it is recommended that the same recording method is used to record
decisions about direct entry.
Select note type ‘*** TBC***’
Add the following text:
The student has been granted Direct Entry into Stage [2] of the following degree programme, based on successful
completion of Stage [1] of a comparable programme at [name of UK or non-UK HEI]
[programme code and title]
Date of decision: [DATE]