Credit Pathway to Degrees

Credit Pathways

What is the Future Skills Credit Pathway to Degrees?

You can study several Future Skills courses as part of a two-course combination and seek credit transfer (12 credit points) within specified degrees at RMIT University.*

*Subject to entry requirements

Coloured blocks representing short courses, and how they fit into an accredited degree.

What courses will earn me credit into which programs?

Currently, there are eleven (11) Future Skills short courses that form two-course combinations as a credit pathway into eight (8) degree programs within business, law, and design.

Please note that some Future Skills short courses do not currently have intakes. If you have already completed one of these courses, you can still use it as a credit pathway. These courses will be marked with an asterisk.

If you're interested in enrolling in a Future Skills short course that isn't currently open for enrollment, kindly visit the product page and submit a "Notify Me" request. This way, you'll receive updates about future intakes.

**Previously Developing Blockchain Solutions

What is the Postgraduate Credit Pathway to Degrees?

At RMIT Online, we’re committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey. Our flexible learning pathways can be tailored to align with your individual educational goals. Graduate Certificates provide a direct pathway to Masters programs. Whereby, upon successful completion of specified RMIT Graduate Certificates you may progress to higher level RMIT degree with four (4) courses credit.

Coloured blocks representing graduate certificates, and how they fit into a graduate diploma or master degree.

The following Graduate Certificate pathways are available:

Masters Nested Graduate Certificates

Alternative articulation pathways

Still got questions?

We get that the credit transfer process can feel a little overwhelming. To help you navigate this process, we’ve collected answers to some frequently asked questions you may have about getting a credit transfer.

Under RMIT’s credit policy, Future Skills courses have a 10-year validity period for learners to seek credit into a degree program. However, if you’ve studied a Future Skills course before March 16, 2021, you're not eligible for a credit transfer since the academic oversight of the industry mentor model was not equivalent to higher education courses prior to this date. 

You may seek RPL by completing a Higher education application for RPL assessment form to demonstrate competency, but RMIT Online does not guarantee approval. RPL applications are assessed by RMIT degree Program Managers. 

There are two ways you can apply for a credit pathway:

Option 1

Step 1: Click Apply Now on RMIT Online degree pages 

Step 2: Register with RMIT Service Now  

Step 3: Add Education - Under the “Add Education” Section, enter the correct information relating to your Future Skills study into the following fields:

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   

See an example below: 

Screenshot of the how to apply process

Step 4: Click “Save” 

Step 5: Click “Save and Continue” 

Step 6: Complete all other sections of the application 

Step 7: Supporting Information - Towards the final screen, you will be prompted to provide supporting information, evidencing that you have successfully completed the two required Future Skills courses.  You do not need to attach evidence.  

Step 8: Tick the “yes” box on the “Documents not available” section. 

Step 9: Your evidence will text based information that you enter into the “Reason” section. It includes the following and is outlined below.  

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   
Screenshot of the how to apply process

Step 10: Date: enter tomorrow’s date 

Step 11: Press “Save and Continue” 

Step 12: Review and Submit Application.

Option 2

If you’ve applied for a program directly but did not have the required information to get your credit applied: 

Step 1: Submit an enquiry via Student Connect providing: 

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 2: The respective School in which the courses you’re seeking a credit transfer under will verify your study claims 

Step 3: The Credit transfer team manually applies credit to your student record.

If you’re currently an accredited program student, you may study Future Skills short courses while on a leave of absence.  

Eligibility and Entry Requirements

Who is eligible for a credit transfer?

Future Skills learners, Australian domestic RMIT, and international offshore students are eligible for a credit pathway into RMIT programs.  

What are the conditions or requirements of a credit transfer?

The conditions for a credit transfer are:

  1. You must complete at least two Future Skills courses (including passing all the required assessments) matched to one specified RMIT course. 
  2. One (1) RMIT Online Future Skills course can only be used once, with another RMIT Online Future Skills course, to get a credit pathway into one (1) RMIT program. 
  3. You must claim the credit pathway within the validity period of 10 years as per RMIT's Credit Policy.
  4. You must meet the RMIT program’s academic and English requirements 
  5. The credit transfer process applies to domestic and international offshore students only. Onshore international students are not eligible to undertake Future Skills courses for credit into RMIT degrees. If you intend to become an onshore international student (living in Australia under a Visa) you may undertake Future Skills short courses, but you are not eligible for a credit transfer. Temporary students without a student visa are also not eligible for a credit transfer.
  6. Future Skills learners who completed their courses prior to March 16, 2021 are not eligible to seek credit but may seek RPL by completing a Higher education application for RPL assessment form. The reason for that is that the increased academic oversight on courses was applied after that date. That oversight enables credit. RMIT Online does not approve RPL or credit applications. ​

Have questions?

There are two ways you can apply for a credit pathway:

Option 1

Step 1: Click Apply Now on RMIT Online degree pages 

Step 2: Register with RMIT Service Now  

Step 3: Add Education - Under the “Add Education” Section, enter the correct information relating to your Future Skills study into the following fields:

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   

See an example below: 

Screenshot of the how to apply process

Step 4: Click “Save” 

Step 5: Click “Save and Continue” 

Step 6: Complete all other sections of the application 

Step 7: Supporting Information - Towards the final screen, you will be prompted to provide supporting information, evidencing that you have successfully completed the two required Future Skills courses.  You do not need to attach evidence.  

Step 8: Tick the “yes” box on the “Documents not available” section. 

Step 9: Your evidence will text based information that you enter into the “Reason” section. It includes the following and is outlined below.  

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   
Screenshot of the how to apply process

Step 10: Date: enter tomorrow’s date 

Step 11: Press “Save and Continue” 

Step 12: Review and Submit Application.

Option 2

If you’ve applied for a program directly but did not have the required information to get your credit applied: 

Step 1: Submit an enquiry via Student Connect providing: 

  • The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
  • The two course names and course codes; and  
  • The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 2: The respective School in which the courses you’re seeking a credit transfer under will verify your study claims 

Step 3: The Credit transfer team manually applies credit to your student record.

You can only undertake one (1), two-course combination, equivalent to 12 credit points per eligible higher education program. Each Future Skills course can only be used once as a stack or credit pathway within one specific RMIT program or when articulating to a higher-level program in the same suite. However, if you choose to change to a completely different program, you may use the Future Skills course for credit again. 

According to RMIT policy, the standards for credentials is that they last 10 years for credit, however some exceptions may apply. It’s best to check with the admissions team the expiry of your previous credential before you enrol. 

Under RMIT’s credit policy, Future Skills courses have a 10-year validity period for learners to seek credit into a degree program. However, if you’ve studied a Future Skills course before March 16, 2021, you're not eligible for a credit transfer since the academic oversight of the industry mentor model was not equivalent to higher education courses prior to this date. 

You may seek RPL by completing a Higher education application for RPL assessment form to demonstrate competency, but RMIT Online does not guarantee approval. RPL applications are assessed by RMIT degree Program Managers. 

Unfortunately, obtaining a credit transfer does not guarantee that you’ll be accepted into an accredited program. To be successful, you will still need to meet the full eligibility requirements and English language criteria of the program you are trying to get admitted into.  

If you’re currently an accredited program student, you may study Future Skills short courses while on a leave of absence.

You are eligible for a credit transfer for the approved programs stated as part of the credit pathways process, or those that have dual modes. E.g. The MC199 Master of Business Administration has both online and on-campus offerings that are eligible for a credit transfer. 

 

Credit transfer is where we assess your previous formal study and, if you can demonstrate you meet the learning outcomes for some of your RMIT courses, then we ‘transfer the credit’ from your previous study to your RMIT course(s).

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is where we formally assess your previous work and life experiences, along with any formal, informal or non-formal learning, and determine whether this could be worth credit in lieu of study. This means you don’t have to spend time learning things you already know.

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