ECA for an MSc with 120 Credits Exempted Through ACCA – Master's Degree Equivalency?

[ellalala]

Hi everyone,

I'm considering an MSc programme in the UK that requires 180 credits in total.

The programme allows ACCA-qualified students to receive 120 credits through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit exemptions. Students then complete the remaining 60 credits, including the dissertation, to obtain the MSc degree.

I'm wondering how this type of degree would be evaluated for Canadian immigration purposes, especially through WES or other ECA organizations.

I have a few questions:

1. Would an MSc obtained through this route still be recognized as equivalent to a Canadian master's degree?
2. Since 120 / 180 credits are awarded through ACCA exemptions rather than coursework completed at the university, could this affect the ECA result?
3. Is there any possibility of it being evaluated as a two-year Canadian master's degree, or would the shorter period of actual study affect the assessment?
4. Has anyone received an ECA for a similar MSc programme involving ACCA exemptions or RPL? If so, which ECA organization did you use, and what was the result?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with this.

Thanks in advance!