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Mature Age entry, Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Accumulation and Transfer each serve a different purpose and require an individual assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"route-finder\" class=\"ngm-selector\"><div class=\"ngm-wrap\"><p class=\"ngm-k\" style=\"color:#006BFF\">Route finder<\/p><h2>Start with the description that sounds like you.<\/h2><div class=\"ngm-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ngm-tab active\" data-route=\"mature\">I am a mature applicant<\/button><button class=\"ngm-tab\" data-route=\"rpl\">I have relevant experience<\/button><button class=\"ngm-tab\" data-route=\"cat\">I completed previous studies<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ngm-panel active\" id=\"mature\"><div><h3>Mature Age entry<\/h3><p>A possible admission route for applicants who meet the relevant age and assessment criteria but do not enter through the standard school-leaving route.<\/p><\/div><div><strong>What happens next<\/strong><ul><li>Your age and academic history are reviewed<\/li><li>Programme-specific criteria still apply<\/li><li>Additional assessment or evidence may be requested<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ngm-panel\" id=\"rpl\"><div><h3>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/h3><p>A formal process used to assess relevant learning gained through work, life experience or non-formal study against stated learning outcomes.<\/p><\/div><div><strong>What happens next<\/strong><ul><li>You explain the experience relevant to your chosen programme<\/li><li>You may need to submit a structured portfolio of evidence<\/li><li>Evidence is assessed; experience alone does not guarantee credit<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ngm-panel\" id=\"cat\"><div><h3>Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT)<\/h3><p>A process that considers recognised credits previously earned through formal study and whether they can be transferred into another qualification.<\/p><\/div><div><strong>What happens next<\/strong><ul><li>You submit transcripts and detailed module information<\/li><li>Content, level, credits and recency are compared<\/li><li>Approved credit is subject to institutional and qualification rules<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ngm-wrap\"><p class=\"ngm-k\" style=\"color:#006BFF\">Prepare for assessment<\/p><h2>Build a clear evidence pack.<\/h2><div class=\"ngm-grid\"><article class=\"ngm-card\"><b>01<\/b><h3>Tell your story<\/h3><p>Explain your study history, work experience and the qualification you want to enter.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ngm-card\"><b>02<\/b><h3>Show the evidence<\/h3><p>Gather certified results, transcripts, module outlines, CV information or a portfolio where relevant.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ngm-card\"><b>03<\/b><h3>Allow assessment<\/h3><p>The appropriate academic team reviews your evidence against the applicable requirements and outcomes.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ngm-proof\"><div class=\"ngm-wrap\"><p class=\"ngm-k\">A fair, evidence-based process<\/p><h2>What these routes can and cannot do.<\/h2><div class=\"ngm-proof-grid\"><article class=\"ngm-proof-card\"><h3>They can<\/h3><p>Recognise qualifying prior learning, offer an alternative access assessment, or consider relevant formal credits where policy allows.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ngm-proof-card\"><h3>They cannot<\/h3><p>Guarantee admission, remove every programme requirement or award credit without sufficient, relevant evidence and formal approval.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ngm-wrap ngm-faq\"><p class=\"ngm-k\" style=\"color:#006BFF\">Before you enquire<\/p><h2>Useful questions, answered.<\/h2><details open=\"\"><summary>Which route should I choose?<\/summary><p>Mature Age relates mainly to an alternative access route; RPL assesses relevant prior learning; CAT considers formal credits already earned. 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