Accredited Prior 
Learning (APL)  

A sub-set of RPL. APL is prior learning that has been formally 
assessed and certificated by a recognised institution. 

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Experiential Prior 
Learning (EPL)  

A sub-set of RPL. EPL is the non-certified acquisition of relevant skills 
and knowledge, gained through relevant experience, which is capable 
of being evaluated. 

4.  There are three main ways in which RPL can be applied: 

Term 

Definition 

Initial Entry 

For initial entry to a UCL Programme, where a student does not hold 
the precise entry requirements specified by UCL. 

Advanced Entry 

Internal Transfers 

For advanced entry to a UCL Programme, where a student has 
already completed certified learning of a standard judged to be 
equitable with the UCL Programme to which the student is applying. 

It may also be necessary to use RPL for transfers within UCL, where 
a student wishes to transfer to another Programme that has a 
significantly different structure.
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