Accreditation of Experiential Learning

Valuing your experience: Introduction to AEL

“AEL is hugely important. Lots of people have done a great deal in their lives. This concept recognises age maturation. It gives those who want to study later flexible routes into learning. This is critical. There are lots of skills and talents out there not recognised on paper.”
(UEL psychology postgraduate)

"Getting some credit via AEL made it easier for me to complete my programme. As a part-time student I have to fit study in with other activities so getting some credit for the degree based on my previous experience gave me more chance of being able to complete."
(UEL Education postgraduate)

The knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained through employment, training courses, voluntary work, previous education or private study could count towards a programme of study at UEL. These learning experiences often go unrecognised because they have never been formally assessed, or because you were unable to complete a course of study. However, with the Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL), they can be formally recognised and count as credit towards your degree.

AEL gives you the chance to build on what you already know without repeating learning. Our online guide will help you decide if AEL is the right option for you, show you how to put together an AEL claim, and put you in touch with an AEL coordinator from your area who can give you one-to-one advice.

AEL can save you time and money if you are a part time or self-funded student. However, if you are a funded full-time student or an international student you should check whether AEL will affect your status before applying. This is because the award of credit may change your status from full-time to part-time.

Our policy for APL ( which includes prior experiential and certified learning) can be found on our policies web page.

 

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