Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of enrolment. An Application for Exemption Form must be completed and handed in to the Graduate  Administration Office, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences together with proof of successful completion of the previous subject(s) or evidence of uncredentialled prior learning.

Exemptions:
From 2011, commencing postgraduate Multimedia students may be eligible for up to a maximum of 50 credit points (CP) of unit exemptions in accordance with the following rules:

• A 50 CP set limit for exemptions may not be exceeded

• Exemption from Group 2 or 3 electives according to this policy does not entail a credit point award for the exempted unit. Instead, a substitute unit from Groups 2 or 3 must be taken in place of the exempted unit.

• CP from substitute units are considered equivalent to CP for exempted units in order to fulfil credit point completion rules for Unit of Study Groups.

• Exemptions are awarded for: 
  *  Equivalent Postgraduate Studies: this is granted on the basis of units successfully completed at postgraduate level. The units must have a close match in both content and academic level, and the passing score must be at least 65%.

  * Recognition of Prior Learning: this is granted on the basis of advanced standing due to authenticated, industry experience, subject to the approval of the Course Panel.

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/