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Coursework
Coursework is a method of teaching and learning that leads to the acquisition of skills and knowledge that does not include a major research component.
Coursework Component
Coursework component means those components of the program other than the research component.
Credit
Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through credit transfer, articulation, recognition of prior learning or advanced standing.
Credit (C) Grade
High level of understanding of course content; development of relevant skills to a high level; demonstration of a high level of interpretive and analytical ability and achievement of all major objectives of the course; some minor objectives fully achieved. See Grades.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements are formal negotiated arrangements within and between issuing organisations or accrediting authorities and are about student entitlement to credit. They may also be formal arrangements made between issuing organisations and students.
Credit for Prior Learning
Refers to a student's prior learning being recognised towards satisfying the requirements for an award of the University to which they have been admitted. Credit may be granted as advanced standing, unspecified credit, specified credit or provisional credit.
Credit on Transfer
The term applies to all cases involving the granting of credit for prior learning which are not included under structured upgrading or planned articulation arrangements.
Credit Outcomes
Credit outcomes are the results of a process of determining a student's application for credit or credit transfer.
Credit Point (CP)
Refers to the value of a course. This term is used to provide students with a guide to the amount of work a course may entail; indicate a student's enrolment load; define the requirements for an award of the University; quantify recognition of prior-learning; and indicate the amount of work a student has successfully completed towards an award of the University.
Credit Points Awarded
The number of credit points to be awarded upon successful completion of the course.