Credit from previous studies

(Credit previously known as advanced standing)

Credit can be granted to students who have completed study at another institution that is assessed as being equivalent to units offered at Monash University. 

If you have completed studies elsewhere before applying to Monash, you may be entitled to receive credits or substitutions. You will need to include evidence of these studies when you apply. Each case will be considered according to merit.

Credit can also be granted for units studied at Monash University.  If applying for a course transfer credit for any previous course is not automatic and as such must be applied for and assessed.

Advanced standing will only be awarded where the studies completed prior to admission to the new course that are of relevance to the course and where the credit awarded will not detrimentally affect the individual course progression of the student.

Credit will only be awarded up to a maximum on 50% of the new course.  (For example, for a 3 year degree, a maximum of 1.5 years of credit may be awarded.)

Students wishing to apply for credit must complete the application and submit it by the due date.

Further information on the faculty's credit policy is available within the Monash Student Resource Guide and the future student’s website page on Credit/Recognition of Prior Learning.