Advanced standing and credit

Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries. These recognition of prior learning (RPL) arrangements enable students to fast track completing an Australian university degree.

For more information about recognition of prior learning, please consult the Charles Sturt - Credit Policy

For further details on the advanced standing and recognition of prior learning packages available please use our Recognition of Prior Learning search tool.

  • Canada

    Charles Sturt University has developed advanced standing arrangements with a number of colleges in Canada. These arrangements cover a broad range of courses, and enable Canadian college graduates to fast track completing an Australian University degree. Charles Sturt University is continually working to develop arrangements and formally recognise qualifications from colleges in Canada. If your institution or qualification is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed for credit.

    Fleming College
    Qualification HeldCharles Sturt University QualificationCredit OfferedCompletion Required
    • Successfully completed the Fleming College Diploma in Police Foundations and,
    • Successfully completed a police recruit training program at a recognised police recruit training college (e.g. Ontario Police College, RCMP Depot), and,
    • Three (3) years or more of experience as a sworn officer
    • Bachelor of Policing
    		Credit Points: 112
    Number of Subjects: 14    		Est Study Duration: 1.5 years full time / 3 years part-time
    Ontario Principal’s Council
    Qualification HeldCharles Sturt University QualificationCredit OfferedCompletion Required

    OPC Pathway Programs:

    • Standard Dimension Principal’s Qualifying Program
    • Masters Dimension Enhanced Principal’s Qualification Program
    • Experienced Principal’s Development Course
    • Special Education for Administrators
    • Leading Educators Across the Planet
    • Education Law
    • Honours Specialist
    • Combined Honours Specialist
    • Three Part Specialist AQ
    • Mentoring Qualification Program
    • Teaching and Learning Through e-Learning
    • Master of International Education (School Leadership)
    • Master of Education (generic and with specialisations)

    Specialisations:

    • Educational Leadership
    • Digital Technologies
    • Contemporary Literacies
    • Early Childhood Leadership

    Students who have completed:

    1. Masters Dimension Enhanced Principals’   Qualification Program’ (PQP) will receive transfer credit (TCR) for ESA501   Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership & ESA502 Educational   Leadership in Contemporary Organisations (16 points).
    2. ‘Standard Dimension PQP 1 and 2’ through a   recognised Ontario College of Teachers provider will receive transfer credit   (TCR) for ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership (8 points).
    3. ‘Three-part Additional Qualifications   Specialist’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (8 points).
    4. Two ‘Three-part Additional Qualifications   Specialist’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16   points).
    5. ‘Honours Specialist in one area of   specialisation’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (8   points).
    6. ‘Honours Specialist in two areas of   specialisation’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16   points).
    7. Combined Honours Specialist’ (recognised by the   Ontario College of Teachers) will receive transfer credit represented as   EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16 points).
    8. Experienced Principal s Development Course’   (EPDC) receive transfer credit for ESA509 Advanced School Leadership (8   points).
    9. The Ontario Principals’ Council’ Leading   Educators Across the Planet’ program (LEAP) receive transfer credit TCR for   ESA512 International Education Leadership (8 points).
    10. The Ontario Principals’ Council’ Special   Education for Administrators’ (SEA) program receive transfer credit   represented as EDU51C (8 points).

    Est Study Duration

    • Master of Education (generic and with specialisations): 1-year full time / 2 years part-time

    ISL Pathway Program:

    • International School Leadership Certificate 1.0 with Module 13 – Masters Dimension
    • International School Leadership Certificate 1.0 Standard
    • Master of Education (generic and with specialisations)

    Specialisations:

    • Educational Leadership
    • Digital Technologies
    • Contemporary Literacies
    • Early Childhood Leadership

    Students who successfully complete

    1. The Ontario PrincipalsCouncil’ International   School Leadership Certificate 1.0 Plus Module 13- the Masters Dimension’ will   receive transfer credit (TCR) for ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational   Leadership, ESA502 Educational Leadership in Contemporary Organisations and   ESA509 Advanced School Leadership (24 points).
    2. The Ontario Principals Council’ International   School Leadership Certificate Standard’ will receive transfer credit (TCR)   for ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership and ESA502 Educational   Leadership in Contemporary Organisations (16 points).
    		 

    OPC Pathway Programs:

    • Standard Dimension Principal’s Qualifying Program
    • Masters Dimension Enhanced Principal’s Qualification Program
    • Experienced Principal’s Development Course
    • Special Education for Administrators
    • Leading Educators Across the Planet
    • Education Law
    • Honours Specialist
    • Combined Honours Specialist
    • Three Part Specialist AQ
    • Mentoring Qualification Program
    • Teaching and Learning Through e-Learning
    • Master of International Education (School Leadership)
      • Educational   Leadership
      • Digital   Technologies
      • Contemporary   Literacies
      • Early   Childhood Leadership

    Students who have completed:

    1. Masters Dimension Enhanced Principals’   Qualification Program’ (PQP) will receive transfer credit (TCR) for ESA501   Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership & ESA502 Educational   Leadership in Contemporary Organisations (16 points).
    2. ‘Standard Dimension PQP 1 and 2’ through a   recognised Ontario College of Teachers provider will receive transfer credit   (TCR) for ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership (8 points).
    3. ‘Three-part Additional Qualifications   Specialist’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (8 points).
    4. Two ‘Three-part Additional Qualifications   Specialist’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16   points).
    5. ‘Honours Specialist in one area of   specialisation’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (8   points).
    6. ‘Honours Specialist in two areas of   specialisation’ (recognised by the Ontario College of Teachers) will receive   transfer credit represented as EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16   points).
    7. Combined Honours Specialist’ (recognised by the   Ontario College of Teachers) will receive transfer credit represented as   EDU51C Education Studies Level 5 subject (16 points).
    8. Experienced Principal s Development Course’   (EPDC) receive transfer credit for ESA509 Advanced School Leadership (8   points).
    9. The Ontario Principals’ Council’ Leading   Educators Across the Planet’ program (LEAP) receive transfer credit TCR for   ESA512 International Education Leadership (8 points).
    10. The Ontario Principals’ Council’ Special   Education for Administrators’ (SEA) program receive transfer credit   represented as EDU51C (8 points).
    • Master of International Education (School Leadership: 1.5 years full time / 2-3 years part-time.
    The Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Qualification HeldCharles Sturt University QualificationCredit OfferedCompletion Required
    • Advanced Care Paramedic

    To meet the entry requirement for clinical experience and receive subject credit for CLS311 (16 points), students must demonstrate evidence of 12 months experience as an ACP prior to graduation with the Bachelor of Paramedicine

    • Bachelor of Paramedicine

    Credit Points: 112
    Number of Subjects: 12

    Students will be given 16 points provisional credit for CLS311 that will convert to full credit upon submitting evidence of completing 12 months clinical ACP experience

    		Est Study Duration: 1.5 years full time / 3 years part-time
    Portage College
    Qualification HeldCharles Sturt University QualificationCredit OfferedCompletion Required
    • Bachelor of Science

    To meet the entry requirement for clinical experience and receive subject credit for CLS311 (16 points), students must demonstrate evidence of 12 months

    • Bachelor of Paramedicine

    Credit Points: 112
    Number of Subjects: 12

    Students will be given 16 points provisional credit for CLS311 that will convert to full credit upon submitting

    		Est Study Duration: 1.5 years full time / 3 years part-time
  • Hong Kong

    Charles Sturt University has developed advanced standing arrangements with a number of colleges in Hong Kong. These arrangements cover a broad range of courses, and enable Hong Kong college graduates to fast track completing an Australian University degree. Charles Sturt University is continually working
    to develop arrangements and formally recognise qualifications from colleges in Hong Kong. If your institution or qualification is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed for credit.

    The table below lists all current credit packages for institutions in Hong Kong - simply click on the name of your institution to see the list of qualifications and amount of eligible credit.

    HKU SPACE

    Qualification Held Charles Sturt University Qualification Credit OfferedCompletion
    Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Bachelor of Information Studies Credit Points: 104
    Number of Subjects: 14     		Est Study Duration: 1.5 years full time / 3 years part-time
    Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management Bachelor of Information Studies

    Credit Points: 36
    Number of Subjects: 6

    		Est Study Duration: 2.5 years full time / 5 years part-time
    Certificate in Library and Information Management Bachelor of Information Studies Credit Points: 20
    Number of Subjects: 3     		Est Study Duration: 2.5 years full time / 5 years part-time
    Joint Certificate in Librarianship and the Certificate in Librarianship Bachelor of Information Studies

    Credit Points: 20
    Number of Subjects: 3

    		Est Study Duration: 2.5 years full time / 5 years part-time.
    Diploma in Teacher Librarianship and Diploma of Teacher Librarianship Bachelor of Business Studies Credit Points: 32
    Number of Subjects: 4     		Est Study Duration: 2.5 years full time / 5 years part-time
    Diploma in Teacher Librarianship and Diploma of Teacher LibrarianshipMaster of Information StudiesCredit Points: 32
    Number of Subjects: 4    		Est Study Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part-time

    Hong Kong Police College

    Qualification Held Charles Sturt University Qualification Credit OfferedCompletion
    • Probationary Inspector Course (PI Course) completed before   August 2014
    • Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management in Policing   for Probationary Inspectors (PDLM)
    • Professional Certificate in Standard Criminal Investigation –   Leadership and Management (ProCertSCI)
    • Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management in Policing –   Criminal Investigation (AdvDipLM)
    • Senior Command Course (SCC)
    • Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
    • Master of Emergency Management
    • Master Fraud and Financial Crime
    • Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
    • Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
    • Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis)
      • This has since changed to the Master of Intelligence Analysis
    		 Credit Points: 56 Est Study Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part-time
    • PI Course
    • PDLM
    • AdvDipLM, or
    • Pro CertSCI
    • SCC
    		Master of Investigations Credit Points: 72 Est Study Duration: 6 months full time / 1 year part-time