Each course has a point value which can be counted towards a qualification (see Points).

Each unit/subject/course is assigned a number of credit points, giving the course a numerical value in the context of the full study program. For example: each subject is worth 12 credit points, so to [..]

The number of points assigned to a unit, study area or complementary studies that count towards the enrolment load and total points to complete a course. Credit points are also an indicator of the amo [..]

Credit points are the number of units of credit granted towards a qualification. These are tallied on the basis of a qualification or unit(s) previously completed in a qualification with a university [..]

A tool the university uses to calculate how much study you have done. You need 144 credit points for a standard bachelor degree. Most units are 6 credit points, but some are more or less depending on the work load and difficulty of the unit. A six credit point unit is equivalent to 150 student workload hours of lectures, practicals, assessment task [..]

(cp) means the numerical value attached to each course unit. Most units have a value of 10 cp, while a small number have a value which is a multiple of 10 cp. The standard full-time annual credit point load is 80 cp.

denote the notional amount of time (formal classes plus private study) allocated to a unit of teaching. Credit points are awarded to a learner in recognition of the verified achievement of designated [..]

Credit points are defined as the number value attached to a subject that indicates the study load.

Values assigned to a letter grade that are used in a formula to calculate a Grade Point Average (GPA). The values are: A – 4 points; B – 3 points; C – 2 points; D – 1 point; F – 0 points.