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OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER

Glasgow Caledonian University is a distinctive, inclusive and forward-looking university that is committed to its social mission to promote the common good.
When considering applicants for the academic courses, GCU take into consideration previous qualifications and rail experience that an applicant might have. This makes it a great partner for CIRO.
How the partnership works
Glasgow Caledonian University quality assure and award the Degree, Diploma and Certificate, CIRO provides the programme with strategic direction, unique Intellectual Property( IP) and teachers who are subject matter experts in their own field.
Recognition of Prior Learning
What does RPL mean? During the application process for our academic programme, Glasgow Caledonian University operate a recognition of prior learning( RPL) process. This recognises the skills, knowledge, and industry experience that applicants might have acquired prior to the point of entry, whether this be via formal or informal methods.
So, should you not have the prior qualification( s) to enter the programme at a specific level, you might be given the opportunity to complete an RPL claim to evidence your eligibility for entry via your industry background and experience up to that point.
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