ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL)

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1 ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL) Eligibility APL is the recognition of previously acquired learning which can be mapped against particular learning outcomes of units within a programme. APL may be awarded if you have previously studied a similar subject in the same depth, at degree level, and you achieved good marks in the corresponding examination. A student who is awarded APL for a specific unit is considered to be exempt from this unit. This means that the student is considered to have completed the unit for the purpose of progression within the programme. The mark obtained for a qualification for which APL has been awarded will not be carried forward to the student s record and will not contribute towards the award. APL is not awarded for units which you previously failed in the University of London examinations. No APL will be given for Level 200 or 300 units. The following information is based on the University of London s 2015/2016 regulations. Candidates with diploma qualifications may apply to the University of London for discretionary APL from up to four Level 100 units. A fee of 89 (full unit) or 45 (half unit) is charged by the University of London for processing of discretionary APL (No fee is charged for automatic APL). Certificate of Higher Education candidates need not apply for APL. The qualification on which your APL is based must have been obtained within the five years preceding the application. The university deadline for application for APL is 1 October. Once you have applied for and been granted APL from a paper, you cannot opt to forego the APL and take the paper. SIM Bridging Courses & Automatic APL for Diploma Holders The bridging courses are organised annually to help applicants attain APL from the respective course units if they score B- (50%) or better and have the necessary polytechnic or SIM Diploma. The fee for each bridging course is S$642 (inclusive of 7% GST). An application fee for these bridging courses is payable if you apply separately from your application for the degree. Do complete the bridging course section when applying to SIM. Bridging is not recommended for candidates applying to these programmes, as completing the EC1002 and MT105A modules will help prepare students for the rigour of advanced modules: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Finance Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Politics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Economics Bridging is not recommended for candidates applying to these programmes as the degrees will take three years to complete even with the exemptions: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Finance Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Politics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Relations Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Systems and SIM Bridging Course in Economics This 16-session programme is targeted at business diploma graduates from the polytechnics and SIM. Graduates must have completed all coursework and assessment for their Diploma course before they may embark on the bridging course. The course provides the fundamentals of economic analysis through the use of models and applications. It uses a more analytical, in-depth and rigorous approach than is done at the polytechnic. The lecturer will assume that students have studied basic. Graduates with the relevant diplomas must pass this course with grade B- (50%) or better in order to qualify for exemption from Economics in the University of London programme. Students who have attained a minimum attendance of 75% will be allowed to sit for a compulsory three-hour written examination moderated by the LSE. The topics covered during the course include: Micro Production possibility frontiers, opportunity costs, specialisation and trade The Theory of Consumer Behaviour The Theory of the Firm Markets Competitive industry Monopoly Monopolistic competition Factors Market Macro Aggregation The Goods Market The Money Market General Equilibrium: the IS-LM model, monetary and fiscal policies in a closed economy. Prices, Inflation and Unemployment The Open Economy 34

2 SIM Bridging Course in Mathematics This 12-session programme is targeted at business diploma graduates from SIM and the polytechnics who wish to demonstrate competence in mathematics so that they may be exempted from (half unit) in the University of London Degree Programme. Graduates must have completed all coursework and assessment for their Diploma course before they may embark on the bridging programme. Completion of this course at grade C (40%) or better meets the course requirement in Mathematics for candidates who do not have a pass (Grade C6 or above) in Mathematics at the GCE O level. To qualify for exemption, a grade of B- (50%) or better must be obtained. Students who have attained a minimum attendance of 75% will be allowed to sit for the compulsory two-hour written examination moderated by the LSE. The topics covered during the course include: Concepts in Algebra Functions and Simple Curve Sketching Differentiation Integration Matrix algebra Series and Sequences Guidelines for selection of Bridging Course(s) The applicable courses are based on your student status and on your completion date for the qualifying diploma. Applicants need to obtain the final transcript for the qualifying Diploma before commencing the bridging course(s). The course fee for each bridging course is S$642 (inclusive of 7% GST). All Bridging classes are intensive and are scheduled from Monday to Saturday. Classes are held four to six times a week. The bridging classes are held from 13 June 2016 to 23 July 2016 with the exams held on 28 July 2016 (Maths) and 1 August 2016 (Econs). Only those who meet the attendance requirement of 75% are permitted to sit for the bridging exam. Once the course has been selected, no changes will be allowed. IMPORTANT: If you opt out of the bridging course during the application process and apply later, you will have to submit a separate bridging course application form and an additional application fee of S$ Once a student commences with the actual University of London classes at SIM, he/she cannot enrol for the bridging course. Automatic APL for Diploma Holders Subject to the conditions stated, holders of the qualifications listed in the table (page 36-39) may apply for automatic APL from the units listed under the qualification concerned. University of London does not impose any exemption application fee for these automatic APL but one must apply for them in order to be granted exemption. Some programmes may qualify for four full unit exemptions, but only three full units may be used in selected degrees. APL may only be used on degrees where the units are available as stated in the degree structure. Most polytechnic and SIM diploma graduates will be able to utilise APL for three full units in the degree of their choice. E.g. A Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Business Studies graduate who has APL for MN1178, ST104A, MT105A (with bridging Mathematics), EC1002 (with bridging Economics) and one unnamed Level 100 unit, will be able to obtain APL from four full units in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and as MN1178, ST104A, MT105A, EC1002 are available in the degree. Another candidate with the same diploma who applies (with bridging) for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking & Finance degree will only obtain APL from 3 full units as ST104A, MT105A, EC1002 are compulsory and MN1178 is a Level 100 unit which can be placed at line 5 of the degree. If APL is given for 3 full units, students can complete 9 full units in two years if they complete the first four units at one sitting, leaving five new units for the final year. Five full new units are only permitted for the final year if there are no other resits. Candidates can also choose to complete 9 units over 3 years by taking 3 full units per year for 3 years. The APL listed is not exhaustive. An updated APL table may be obtained from 35

3 Table of Automatic Accreditation of Prior Learning 2016 The University reserves the right not to award APL if the qualification of the respective professional body or institution changes after the publication of this list. Professional Accountancy Body Units for which APL is granted: Conditions: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The Chartered Institute of Accountants (CIMA) Certified Public Accountants of Australia (CPA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and One unnamed 100 unit. Passed finalists or members of one of these professional accounting bodies. LSE Summer School Units for which APL is granted: Conditions: LSE Summer School Two completed courses awarded with a graded certificate, passed at grades A+ to C in the final examinations. The choice of courses must be approved by the LSE Office for University of London International Programmes. Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore Courses for granted without bridging course: Diploma in Business (all specialisms/options) Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Sports and Wellness Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism (formerly known as Diploma in Hospitality and Resort ) MN1178 Business and management in a Diploma in Accountancy and Finance MN1178 Business and management in a Diploma in Accountancy and Taxation Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (has replaced the Diploma in Financial Services) Diploma in Fund and Administration FN1024 Principles of banking and finance MN1178 Business and management in a Courses for granted: Conditions: Diploma in Business Enterprise IT Diploma in Information Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Diploma in Multimedia and Infocomm Diploma in Business Informatics Diploma in Engineering Informatics Diploma in Financial Informatics architecture and programming EGC101 Engineering mathematics 1A/1B, EGC201 Engineering mathematics 2A and EGC107 Engineering mathematics 1A/1C courses must have been passed. 36

4 Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Courses for granted without bridging course: Additional course for Additional course for Diploma in Accountancy Diploma in Banking and Financial Services FN1024 Principles of banking and finance EC1002 Introduction to Diploma in International Business Diploma in Tourism and Resort Three year diploma only: Diploma in Business Studies (All specialisms) Diploma in International Logistics and Supply Chain (formerly Diploma in Logistics or Diploma in International Supply Chain ) Diploma in Information Diploma in Financial Informatics Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Course for granted: Conditions Diploma in Information Diploma in Business Computing 37

5 Singapore Institute of Courses for granted without bridging course: Diploma in Accounting Diploma in Banking and Finance global context FN1024 Principles of banking and finance global context Diploma in International Business Diploma in Studies global context Elements of Singapore Tax Elements of Singapore Law Singapore Polytechnic Courses for granted without bridging course: Diploma in Accountancy (all options, or awarded with no specialism/option) Diploma in Banking and Finance Diploma in Business Administration (all options) Diploma in Human Resource with Psychology Diploma in International Business Diploma in Marketing : E-Business (known as New Media Marketing from 2013) Diploma in Business Innovation and Design Diploma in Financial Informatics : E-Business Diploma in Information : Information Systems Diploma in Computer Engineering FN1024 Principles of banking and finance Diploma in Tourism and Resort (awarded 2015 & onwards) 38

6 Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Courses for granted without a bridging course: Additional course for Diploma in Accounting and Finance Diploma in Business Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Logistics and Operations Diploma in Retail Diploma in Business Process & System Engineering Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Diploma in Law and Diploma in Financial Business Informatics FN1024 Principles of Banking and Finance Diploma in Information Diploma in Internet Computing Diploma in Info-Communications Diploma in Leisure and Resort (L to R) Choi Ming Hong, Tan Kah Ean and Shradha Agrawal attended the LSE Summer School in London/Beijing in Scholarships are available to SIM students attending the LSE Summer School in London. 39