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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Your Experience Deserves a Closer Look
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) considers what you have learned through work, previous study and life experience. It may open a route to admission or recognition of relevant learning.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROUTE
How could prior learning help you?
Start with the route closest to your situation. Admissions will explain the formal application, evidence and assessment required.
RPL FOR ACCESS
Enter a qualification
If you do not meet the usual academic entry requirements, relevant learning and work experience may support an alternative admission assessment.
Your evidence must demonstrate readiness for the level and field of study. A decision is made under the Business School’s applicable RPL policy.
RPL FOR CREDIT
Show what you already know
Prior knowledge and skills may be assessed against specific qualification outcomes. The process can include a portfolio and further assessment.
Credit is only considered for outcomes you can demonstrate. Any remaining components must still be completed.
PREVIOUS FORMAL STUDY
Explore credit transfer
If you completed relevant modules elsewhere, ask whether Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) could apply to your intended qualification.
Provide an academic transcript and detailed module information. The academic team compares level, content, credits and currency of learning.
RPL and CAT are assessed individually. Neither route guarantees admission, credits, exemption from all assessments or a shorter programme.
BUILD YOUR CASE
What can count as evidence?
Useful evidence connects your experience to the knowledge and skills required by the qualification. Admissions will give you the specific requirements for your route.
Work and practical learning
A current CV, job descriptions, letters confirming responsibilities, projects, workplace training, professional certificates or examples of relevant work may help document your learning.
Formal study and results
Certificates, academic transcripts, module outlines and credit details help the academic team compare prior study with the outcomes of your chosen qualification.
Your portfolio may need more than a CV. The team may ask for additional evidence or an assessment to verify what you know and can do.
THE RPL JOURNEY
A clear process, one step at a time
Contact admissions first so you understand the appropriate route, likely evidence, time commitment and applicable assessment fees.
01 Tell us your goal
Share the qualification you want, your highest qualification and a short description of your work or previous study.
02 Submit evidence
Complete the required application and assemble the documents or portfolio requested for your route.
03 Receive a decision
The academic team assesses your evidence and advises you of the outcome and any remaining study or assessment requirements.
YOUR DREAMS WITHIN REACH
Ready to take your next step?
Apply online, or speak to our admissions team about entry requirements, fees and the application process.
Next intake closes on 28 February 2027.
SANTS Business School
Formerly BMT College.
Business Management Training College (Pty) Ltd (BMT College) is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration No. 2011/HE07/002.