Graduate Diploma in Australian Law

Yes, if you have received 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 RPL. UTS assesses RPL only after an enrolment offer is accepted, and the assessment considers factors such as currency of knowledge, relevance of prior learning, learning outcomes, volume of learning, content of study, and learning and assessment approaches.

International students are advised to apply for RPL when applying for their UTS course to ensure processing is completed before the letter of offer is issued. You should also consider the impact of RPL on your course duration and student visa requirements. Applications made after the first session will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, with a written statement explaining the delay and any previous applications.

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. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you can submit a complaint to the Student Complaints Resolution Office or seek review from the Student Ombudsman.

RPL at UTS 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 is not equivalent to a specific UTS subject. Alternatively, subject substitution may be offered, where an alternative subject of equivalent credit point value is added to your study plan.

You need to submit a completed Application for Recognition of Prior Learning form along with certified official academic records and qualifications. Supporting evidence such as subject outlines, comparison tables, or portfolios should also be included. Non-English documents must be officially translated and submitted with certified copies. Official academic records must be certified and sighted as true copies by authorised offices such as the UTS Student Centre, a Justice of the Peace, or an Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission.