Professional accreditation
We’re proud of the fact that our Computer Science courses are professionally recognised through accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) – both professional bodies representing computing and engineering in the UK. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certifies our MSc in Cyber Security.
But what does this mean for you?
Firstly, it is a mark of quality – we have been audited by both organisations and judged by both to provide a top level of education. Areas that are looked into include staffing, projects, resources, quality assurance, student support and the structure and technical depth of our courses.
Secondly, it means these courses are a great foundation if you wish to achieve professional registration once you graduate. As the courses must meet some, or all, of the academic requirements for professional registration in order for it to become professionally accredited, it is a more streamlined way of achieving your professional registration.
We are also regularly audited to make sure that we keep these standards, so you can be sure that you are receiving an excellent Computer Science education.
Accredited courses are generally respected by employers and demonstrates your competence. Having an accredited qualification gives you enhanced career prospects in an increasingly competitive job market.
Which of our courses are professionally accredited, and to what extent?
Level of Accreditation - NCSC Fully certified
The MSc Cyber Security is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
What does this mean?
A National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certified degree enables students and employers alike to assess the quality on offer. Prospective students are able to make better informed choices when looking for a highly valued qualification and it gives employers reassurance in the recruitment of skilled staff.
Level of Accreditation - BCS partial CITP Further Learning
The following courses have partial CITP Further Learning accreditation from the BCS:
- MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies
- MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering
What does this mean?
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional - CITP Further Learning.
Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation is the independent standard of competence and professionalism in the technology industry. It enables students to benchmark their knowledge and skills against the recognised industry standard and demonstrate their competence to clients and employers.
Level of Accreditation - BCS partial CEng
The following courses have partial CEng accreditation from the BCS:
- MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies
- MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering
What does this mean?
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation demonstrates a student’s innovation, creativity and technical accountability in engineering technology solutions. It enables students to:
- Evidence their skills and experience to employers, clients and the wider industry,
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and to developing capability,
- Raise their profile with internationally-recognised letters CEng after their name.
Level of Accreditation - IET partial CEng
The MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for partly meeting the academic requirement for the registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) is currently under review.
Check out our list of courses to find out which one is right for you.
