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Cross-crediting and recognition of prior learning

16 June 2026

Considering further study? Learn about the options you have for crediting points towards a Tuihono UC qualification, or taking your online study points further. 

HOW TO APPLY

Crediting a short course towards future study

 

Certain short courses we offer that have academic points associated with them can be credited towards a future degree – for example our Lifestyle and Wellbeing course may be eligible for crediting towards a Bachelor of Science.*

Please get in touch with us at info@uconline.ac.nz to find out more. 

*You must meet the Admission requirements of the qualification at the time you start the course(s) you would like to credit.

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Transferring credit towards a Tuihono UC qualification

If you've studied at a tertiary institution within the last five years, in some cases you can apply to have your credits transferred to your Tuihono UC | UC Online qualification. Not sure if you'd be eligible? Get in touch with our team at info@uconline.ac.nz

Transferring credit from a Tuihono UC qualification 

Depending on what you're studying with us, you may also be able to credit your online programme courses towards a further qualification. 

For example, upon successful completion of the Certificate in Criminal Justice, you can apply to credit 45 points towards our on-campus Bachelor of Criminal Justice.*

*At the discretion of the relevant University of Canterbury faculty Dean. Read the full requirements here.

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