Open UAS students can apply for accreditation of studies on the same principles and using the same forms as degree students. There are certain conditions for accreditation:
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The student has been approved as an Open Studies student.
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The student has committed to a larger study module.
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The studies have been planned appropriately and the accreditation promotes the completion of the study module.
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The PLP has been approved by a teacher tutor/career tutor.
Note: In Open Study Path, out of the 55 ECTS credits only certain amount of credits can be accredited studies.
The student pays tuition for the course for which he/she seeks accreditation.
Applying for accreditation
Familiarise yourself with the courses and modules of your degree programme and the associated learning objectives. If you feel that you have already mastered the content of the courses, you can apply for accreditation.
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Discuss your PLP and applying for accreditation with your teacher tutor.
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If you have not enrolled for the course as a path student, for example, notify the Open Studies contact about applying for accreditation. The contact will invoice the tuition.
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Use the instructions and forms found in the study guide to apply for accredition.