Executive Master of Data Science and Innovation

Yes, if you receive a UTS offer of enrolment and have undertaken previous studies at another institution or have significant relevant employment experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL acknowledges the skills and knowledge you bring through both formal qualifications and informal learning accumulated along the way.

Domestic applicants should submit their RPL application after receiving a course offer and before their initial enrolment. For late UAC offers, the application should be submitted at enrolment or as soon as possible, but no later than one week after the start of the teaching session. International applicants are advised to apply for RPL when applying for their UTS course to ensure processing before the letter of offer is issued, and should also consider the impact of RPL on course duration and student visa requirements.

You will be notified of your RPL outcome via your UTS webmail account within four to six weeks of application submission. All RPL decisions are final as per the Admissions and RPL Policy, though if dissatisfied, you can submit a complaint to the Student Complaints Resolution Office or seek review from the Student Ombudsman.

RPL may be granted as either specified credit (subject exemption), where prior learning is equivalent to a specific UTS subject, or unspecified credit (unspecified elective/general advanced standing), where prior learning counts towards an elective component but isn't equivalent to a specific UTS subject. Alternatively, subject substitution might be offered, where an alternative subject of equivalent credit point value is added to your study plan.

Domestic students can contact UTS by calling 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222 from outside Australia. International students can call +61 2 8806 0230, email international@uts.edu.au, or send a WhatsApp message to +61 489 089 375. You can also submit an online enquiry form through the UTS website.