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FAST TRACK YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNEY WITH APEL

#What is APEL?

UCAST Accredited APEL Assessment Centre

Can I Pursue a Degree with Only Working Experience?

The Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment has been implemented to enable working adults to apply for Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Masters (coursework & mixed mode) and even PhD  (coursework & mixed mode only)! This means that those who chose to work right after secondary schoo are now given an opportunity to obtain higher education qualifications. Some may wonder if they can do a degree while working full time through APEL, but the assessment has more to do with helping adults to use their work experience to get a university degree.

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What is APEL

APEL is a systematic process of identification, documentation, assessment and accreditation of prior experiential learning, i.e knowledge, skills and attitudes, to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes for access to a programme of study, the award of credit of for the award of academic qualifications.

APEL Recognition

it recognises lifelong learning and enhances social inclusion by providing access to academic qualifications for those who might otherwise be excluded by lack of formal qualifications or work demands. APEL at UCAST provides an opportunity for individuals who have acquired non-formal and informal learning but lack of formal academic qualifications to gain recognition in the form of credits throughout their work and life experiences.

Utilise Your Work Portfolio

Even though you have completed your secondary school education or a Pre-U course, possessing a tertiary credential will definitely add value to your present-day job. You can do so by compiling all your work experience into a portfolio when applying for a degree course via APEL (A). The majority of employers and recruiters would usually factor in the candidate’s higher ed background during the hiring process.

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Fast track to postgraduates

Feeling shy to enrol for an undergraduate programme as an older working adult? Don’t worry, you can actually bypass that stage and do a postgraduate study through APEL (A). If you’re 30 years of age, you can enrol for a masters degree programme with relevant work experience in addition to having Diploma/A-Level/equivalent certification. A doctorate candidate, on the other hand, needs to be at least 40 years of age. But be mindful that postgraduate courses are more demanding and you may need to consider studying part-time while working full-time.

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Accelerate Your Study Period

Did you know you can use your work experience and convert them into academic credits? This means that you can complete a degree programme faster than your peers! APEL (C) allows such credit transfer for working individuals. UCAST is an Accredited APEL Assessment Centre by WQA Approved Centre that provides an academic opportunity for people with working experience who lack higher ed qualifications to stand a better chance of getting a job promotion or having more career options. Contact us today for more information.

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APEL.A

APEL.A enables individuals with work experience to pursue higher education if they lack the formal academic qualifications needed for normal entry into university programmes.

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APEL.C

Wish to complete your studies faster and graduate earlier? With APEL.C, you can earn up to 30% of your course credits by providing evidence that your prior experiential learning matches the Course Learning Outcomes of your programme. 

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APEL.Q

APEL.Q promotes lifelong learning by facilitating the recognition of prior experiential learning that is acquired through continuing professional development, formal and non-formal education, and training.

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#What is APEL?

A Campus Without Precendent

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack formal academic qualifications to further your studies at College or University. With APEL, you can now have your work experience and any other prior experiential learning be recognised!

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#prerequisites

Entry Requirements

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Undergraduate
You should be over 20 years old in the year of application.

You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.

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Master's Degree
You should be over 30 years old in the year of application.

You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.

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Doctorate's Degree
You should be over 40 years old in the year of application.

You should possess degree/master's degree or equivalent qualification.

You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.

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