Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Yes, if you 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. You can use the UTS RPL tool to search for approved prior learning arrangements.

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 you can submit a complaint to the Student Complaints Resolution Office or seek review from the Student Ombudsman if dissatisfied.

International students should apply for RPL when applying for their UTS course to ensure processing before the letter of offer is issued. It is important to consider the impact of RPL on 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.

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 the study plan.

UTS evaluates previous study and/or work experience to determine if it is equivalent to a UTS subject. The assessment considers the currency of knowledge, relevance of previous learning, learning outcomes, volume of learning, content of study, and learning and assessment approaches, in accordance with the Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures.