Entry Requirements - Atlantic Technological University

At ATU, we have designed our online and flexible courses in a way that gives our students the option to graduate at different levels.

These levels include Special Purpose Awards, Level 6 Certificate or Higher Certificate, Level 7 Bachelor Degree, Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree and Level 9 Postgraduate qualifications.

The ladder system enables students to progress through to qualifications appropriate to individual requirements, previous requirements, and work experience.

At ATU every course is made up of a set of modules or subjects and each of these has a credit weighting. Credits is a universal term used to quantify learnings in higher education.

If you are thinking about applying for a flexible learning course at ATU, please make sure to check the level of the course, the credits, and if you meet the entry requirements listed on the individual course web page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process whereby evidence of learning (formal, non-formal or informal) that has taken palce prior to enrolment in higher edication is recognised and given value as part of your application process.

A fundamental principle of RPL is that a learner should not be asked to relearn something they already know. With RPL, prior learning can count towards entry, advanced entry, credit or exemptions from modules at ATU. To apply for recognition of prior learning, please visit

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