Professional accreditation
We’re proud of the fact that our Computer Science courses are accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) a professional body of computing.
But what does this mean for you, the student?
Firstly, it is a mark of quality – we have been audited by the BCS 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 founding if you wish to achieve professional registration once you graduate. As the course must meet some, or all, of the academic requirements for professional registration in order for it to become 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 are a demonstration of your competence. Having an accredited qualification gives you enhanced career prospects in an increasingly competitive job market.
Which of our courses are accredited, and to what extent?
Level of Accreditation - Full CITP
The following courses carry full CIPT accreditation:
- BSc Computer Science (G400)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (G401)
- MEng Computer Science (I102)
- MEng Computer Science with a year in industry (I103)
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (G4G7)
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (G4GR)
- MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security (II10)
- MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II11)
What does this mean?
These courses are accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation is the independent standard of competence and professionalism in the technology industry. All undergraduate degrees accredited by BCS for full CITP, are recognised under the Seoul Accord which aims to establish and promote mutual recognition of academic programmes among member countries.
This recognition enhances the credibility and quality assurance of academic programmes, allowing students to have their qualifications recognised globally. It helps students and graduates in their pursuit of international education, employment, and professional mobility.
Level of Accreditation - Partial CEng
The following courses carry partial CEng accreditation:
- BSc Computer Science (G400)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (G401)
What does this mean?
These courses are 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 - Full CEng
The following courses carry full CEng accreditation:
- MEng Computer Science (I102)
- MEng Computer Science with a year in industry (I103)
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (G4G7)
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (G4GR)
- MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security (II10)
- MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II11)
What does this mean?
These courses are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as 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.
Awaiting Accreditation
We will be seeking BCS accreditation for the following courses when our first cohorts of students graduate in 2026 or 2027 respectively:
- BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (I400) - first cohort graduates in 2026,
- BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (I401) - first cohort graduates in 2027,
- BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security (II12) - first cohort graduates in 2026,
- BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II13) - first cohort graduates in 2027.
Our combined degree courses with Mathematics do not carry accreditation.
Check out our list of courses to find out which one is right for you.
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