standards are judged by UCL to be at least consistent with those set out in the 
Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies 
(FHEQ), and 

c)  The learning is at the appropriate academic Level and in an appropriate field, and 
d)  The learning can adequately replace the learning from the UCL Programme concerned, 

and 

e)  The learning has been completed within the last five years, and 

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f)  The student has received research supervision for a minimum of one year. 

4.  UCL will determine the appropriate point of entry to the Programme, taking the following into 

consideration: 

a)  The number of months of study completed on the previous Programme, and 
b)  Whether or not the student has successfully upgraded to PhD, and 
c)  Any other evidence of progress such as a research log. 

5.  Once RPL is agreed, the supervisor and student must agree an upgrade and examination 

timetable. 

 

 

 

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