*This question is specific to OUA students only*
Prerequisites determine the background knowledge and criteria you need to meet before undertaking a particular unit.
Please refer to the levels & prerequisites page on the OUA Website for a detailed explanation.
Recommended prerequisites
If a unit has recommended prerequisites, then this is the background knowledge you need to undertake the succeeding unit.
Mandatory prerequisites
Some units have mandatory prerequisites that must be completed before enrolling. Mandatory prerequisites are applicable when study must be structured in order to build knowledge through a series of units, or where a specific level of prior knowledge or experience will be assumed. Students who have completed prior study equivalent to the mandatory prerequisite can apply for formal credit or exemption for that prerequisite.
Co-requisites
A co-requisite unit is one that must be studied prior to, or at the same time as, the unit to which it is attached. Co-requisites ensure that you build your knowledge and progress through your studies appropriately. Students may apply for formal credit or exemption from a co-requisite if they have completed the equivalent study elsewhere.