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ROL Application Process
Learning/ Experience to be recognised*	Masters-level credits awarded by the School of Education University of Nottingham	Masters-level credits awarded by another University of Nottingham faculty or by another Higher Education institution	Level 7 credits gained via professional development or employment-based awards	Vocational experience leading to learning relevant to a particular module
Examples	PGCE, PGCEi or a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma award	Includes Initial Teacher Education award eg. PGCE	Cambridge ESOL DELTA, Trinity Dip TESOL, SENCO	Portfolio of professional/academic work or substantial experience deemed credit-worthy at masters level
What to apply for	Recognition of Prior Learning (or Certified Learning) form	Recognition of Prior Learning (or Certified Learning) form	Recognition of Prior Learning (or Certified Learning) form	Accreditation of Prior Experiential form
What to do	Check the table to see which modules you can claim exemption against	Automatic Check the table to see which modules you can claim exemption against Non Automatic Prior learning should be at an equivalent level and from an institution recognised by The University of Nottingham. Please check that module aims, learning outcomes and content of prior study match those of specific modules for the programme you have applied for.	Automatic Check the table to see which modules you can claim exemption against Non Automatic Prior learning should be at an equivalent level and from an institution recognised by The University of Nottingham. Please check that module aims, learning outcomes and content of prior study match those of specific modules for the programme you have applied for.	Check Focus Check programme modules learning outcomes. Does the focus of your work match the learning outcomes of a specific module? Check Scope Check module learning hours. Does the scale and scope of your work seem equivalent to that required for this module? Check Level Check masters level assessment criteria. Do you think that your achievements correspond to attainment at pass level (50+)?
What we require	Completed application form Electronic/scanned copies of supporting evidence	Completed application form Electronic/scanned copies of supporting evidence	Completed application form Electronic/scanned copies of supporting evidence	Completed application form with supporting statement Portfolio or other evidence and commentary against specific module Statement/evidence from employer or other professional person
Where to send	Please email your application and supporting evidence to our ROL applications inbox.	Please email your application and supporting evidence to our ROL applications inbox.	Please email your application and supporting evidence to our ROL applications inbox.	Please email your application and supporting evidence to our ROL applications inbox.
Deadline for ROL application	At least four weeks before the start of the course	At least four weeks before the start of the course	At least four weeks before the start of the course	At least four weeks before the start of the course
Process	Automatic Administrative check	Automatic Administrative check Non Automatic Academic assessment	Automatic Administrative check Non Automatic Academic assessment	Non Automatic Academic assessment

Please note that:

all prior learning/experience must have been achieved within the last 10 years
we cannot add your ROL exemption to your student record until you have completed registration. This means your fees will show the full amount at the time of registration. When we have added your exemption, your record will show the reduced fees to be paid.

School of Education

University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB