An individual, who is not eligible for admission under the normal entry requirements, may apply for entry via prior learning assessment. The applicant must demonstrate potential for undergraduate university studies by virtue of attainments, prior learning and/or relevant work experience, all of which must be relevant to the proposed course of study. In addition, the application must be supported in writing by individuals having first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s potential. The applicant’s knowledge,skillsand competencies will be evaluated under the University’s Prior Learning Assessment Policy for Matriculation into Undergraduate and Taught Graduate Courses of Study, in order to determine their equivalence to the University’s entry requirements. He or she may be required to attend an interview and/ or successfully complete foundation courses which are offered at the UTech, Ja Academy. For further information please contact the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Unit, Academic Affairs Division, UTech, Ja. at 927-1680-8 ext. 3394 or email: sandy.lawrence@utech.edu.jm/ sandylawrence.pla@gmail.com. . Students admitted to the University of Technology, Jamaica will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test. Students who fail the Proficiency Test will be required to do a non-credit bearing Developmental English module, which they must pass before being allowed to take the University level Academic Literacies modules. Persons exempt from the test Students who possess any of the following qualifications are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Test • a Grade 1 pass in CSEC English A or an A in GCE O’Level English; • a Grade 1 or 2 pass in CAPE Communication Studies; • a pass in Developmental English (COM0001); • a pass in a Communication or Academic Writing module at UTech, Ja. • an undergraduate degree from a recognized university; • a diploma or an associate degree from a recognized tertiary institution; • a pass in the 1st year communication modules at a community college or franchise associated with UTech, Jamaica. The English Language Proficiency Test is administered twice per year - June/July and November. Applicants who have been accepted into UTech, Ja with other Tertiary qualifications may apply for their credit to be transferred to the UTech, Ja course of study. To do so, successful applicants must request that an official transcript be sent from the Tertiary Institution that they previously attended, directly to the Office of Admissions and Enrolment Management (OAEM). Transfer of Credit forms must also be completed and submitted to the respective College/Faculty. The transcript along with the completed transfer of credit form will be evaluated. Applicants with Associate Degrees and Diplomas accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) or by any other internationally recognized accrediting body may articulate into courses of study offered by the University of Technology, Jamaica. Graduates from recognized tertiary institutions may articulate with advanced standing into undergraduate courses of study offered at University of Technology, Jamaica. Transfer of credits will be done in accordance with the University’s Transfer Credit and Exemption Policy. ENTRY VIA PRIOR LEARNING ASSESEMENT ADVANCED PLACEMENT (ARTICULATION) THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST TRANSFER OF CREDITS 27
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