Simplify the application process
Advance sources domestic tertiary records directly, removing manual uploads and reducing application drop-off points.
ADVANCE
Fast, consistent credit decisions at scale
UAC Advance is designed to streamline the process of awarding credit for previous study and recognition of prior learning. By integrating with national tertiary record databases and your existing student systems, Advance delivers faster, more consistent credit outcomes for both staff and applicants, improving student experience and supporting stronger enrolment conversion.
Learn moreReduce RPL assessment costs and turnaround times
Automate assessment processes to handle higher application volumes and decrease cost of manual academic effort.
Deliver consistent, defensible credit decisions
Apply precedents and structured workflows to support fair, auditable outcomes across all faculties.
Secure competitive advantage with credit-at-offer
Give students clarity when it matters most to improve applicant confidence and boost enrolment outcomes.
Evolve credit recognition from transactional to strategic
Recognition of Prior Learning is a persistent bottleneck for institutions – it’s manual, time-consuming, and often inconsistent. These delays impact students, increase compliance risk and reduce offer conversion. Advance addresses this by embedding credit recognition directly into the admissions process, transforming RPL from an administrative task into a strategic lever for recruitment, retention and growth.
Boost enrolment rates
Award credit alongside offers, giving students a compelling reason to choose your institution.
Lower cost per assessment
Automation and reuse of precedents reduces manual staff effort and processing time.
Ensure consistent RPL outcomes
Machine learning guardrails and reviewer workflows support confident, defensible decisions.
Minimise compliance risk
Full audit trails and national verified data reduce processing errors and applicant appeals.
A connected credit workflow from enquiry to enrolment
Request a demoUpfront credit clarity for students
Applicant-facing credit calculator surfaces outcomes early, reducing uncertainty and low-intent applications.
Guided RPL submission
A branded, mobile-friendly portal captures complete and accurate information from the start.
Automated assessment at scale
AI-supported recommendations and precedents accelerate decisions while maintaining consistency.
Academic oversight built in
Reviewer and approver roles ensure transparency, accountability and academic integrity.
Credit delivered with the offer
Approved credit is issued alongside the offer of study, strengthening enrolment outcomes.
Convert offers into enrolments
Strengthen recruitment and retention with a simplified application process
For many students, the decision to enrol depends on how much credit they receive and how quickly they receive it. Delivering RPL outcomes alongside the offer of study removes uncertainty and presents a clearer, more compelling value proposition, resulting in higher offer acceptance and enrolment conversion.
Accelerated turnarounds
Credit is awarded alongside an offer of study. Give prospective students confidence about their education when making key decisions.
Reduce outcome uncertainty
A system-derived credit calculator helps students identify likely eligibility while applying, increasing clarity and confidence.
Overcome application barriers
Enrolment decisions for prospective students often depend on their credit recognition outcome and how it may offset their future study load.
Scale credit assessment across teams without increasing headcount
Advance is designed to support institutions as credit volumes grow. By standardising assessment workflows, applying precedents consistently and maintaining full audit trails, Advance reduces risk while enabling cross-functional teams to increase the pace of application handling.
Academic staff
Reduce repetitive assessment work while maintaining consistency and academic rigour.
Admissions and credit teams
Manage higher volumes with faster turnaround times and clearer workflows across teams
Faculty leaders and executives
Gain visibility, consistency and confidence in credit decisions at scale.
Prospective and current students
Receive faster, clearer credit outcomes that support confident study decisions.
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Built by Australia's admissions experts
Advance is developed by UAC and aligned with national policy frameworks, trusted data sources and sector best practice. It is designed to evolve with regulatory change while supporting equity, participation and access objectives.