Credit
You may already have done part of this
The Flexible Learning Policy is unusually direct about it: "if the learner knows it and can show it, he/she can use it to earn credit." Where you learned it — an earlier course, your job, training — does not matter.
Earn credit for what you already know
You may draw on existing knowledge to complete assessments and make progress. Where it was gained — earlier courses, work experience, training — does not matter. "If the learner knows it and can show it, he/she can use it to earn credit."
Advance at your own pace
Progress is measured against assessments of key competencies. You take an assessment when you are ready: pass one level and move to the next.
Personalised support
A dedicated Academic Success Coach works with you to build a learning plan and a timeline fitted to your goals and knowledge, and points you to the resources you need.
Start when you want
Starting and progress are not bound to a traditional semester schedule. You can begin at any time of year, and take breaks between subscription periods.
Skills that improve employability
Passing assessments of critical competencies is how you prove mastery of the skills that matter for employment and for creating your own work.
Where Credit Can Come From
The scope of flexible provision
Section 5.1 of the Flexible Learning Policy lists what counts as flexible learning provision at the University.
Bespoke or tailored courses built for a particular employer or sector.
FLP §5.1(a)Small, unit-credit-based learning opportunities.
FLP §5.1(b)Accreditation of prior experiential or certified learning.
FLP §5.1(c)Recognition of in-house training, by allocating University credit to it.
FLP §5.1(d)Learning situated in a workplace, or built around a work situation.
FLP §5.1(e)Individually negotiated learning contracts, for one learner or a cohort.
FLP §5.1(f)Distance delivery courses.
FLP §5.1(g)Short Awards
The Certificate of Credit
The policy commits the University to introducing a range of short qualifications, smaller in credit terms than a traditional course, so that continuing professional development, skills updating and work-based learning can carry recognised awards. Modules at any level, and at different levels, may contribute to a MRU Certificate of Credit.
This is a Council commitment rather than a catalogue. Before counting on credit for prior learning, ask the Academic Registrar's Office what can be assessed for your specific programme — the answer depends on the qualification, not on this page.