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QA45 Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APL and APEL)

This Quality Assurance (QA) Code of Practice details the University’s procedures for APL and APEL.

This statement contains the following guidance:

  • The purpose and application of APL and APEL
  • The approval process, and role of the Board of Studies' Accreditation Sub-Committee
  • Reporting, monitoring and review of the use of APL and APEL

For the University’s procedures on the Recognition of Prior Learning for Apprenticeship Courses see, QA45(A) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (Apprenticeship Courses).

Sources of further guidance