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Check credit eligibility

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain courses in a UQ program.

If you receive credit or exemptions for previous study, you won’t have to repeat similar courses and may be able to graduate sooner.

Types of credit and exemptions

Depending on the study you've completed, you may receive:

  • specified credit – you won't need to study the specific course you receive credit for and may be able to graduate sooner
  • unspecified credit – you won't need to study an introductory-level or elective course and may be able to graduate sooner
  • exemptions – you won't need to take the course you receive an exemption for, but you'll need to take another course in its place. Exemptions let you progress into advanced-level studies without having to study introductory courses.

What am I eligible for?

If you've completed studies at another university, search the credit precedent database to see courses that UQ has previously assessed for credit applications.

If you've completed previous study at UQ, see our advice on transferring credit between UQ programs.

If you've served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), we'll assess your eligibility for credit when you apply.

If you're applying for a master's degree in a shorter duration because you have previous qualifications and experience, you can still apply for credit or exemptions once you're enrolled in the program.

What am I eligible for?

If you've completed postgraduate studies at another university, search the credit precedent database to see courses that UQ has previously assessed for credit applications.

If you've completed previous postgraduate study at UQ, see our advice on transferring credit between UQ programs.

If you're applying for a master's degree in a shorter duration because you have previous qualifications and experience, you can still apply for credit or exemptions once you're enrolled in the program.

Applying for credit or exemptions

You can apply for credit or exemptions after you've accepted an offer from UQ. Once you've accepted, see our advice on applying for credit or exemptions.

Applying for credit or exemptions

You can request to be assessed for credit or exemptions when you submit your application to study at UQ.

If you want to apply for credit or exemptions after you've received an offer, see our advice on applying for credit or exemptions.