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Accreditations
Many of our degrees carry industry recognition, giving you an instant head start with employers.
Industry accreditations and approvals are a sign of quality. For some careers, they're also part of the route to professional recognition.
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What is an accredited course?
An accredited course has been checked and validated by a professional body to make sure it meets the standards for the industry.
If you're aiming for a career with set rules, this can make your next step easier.
Are accreditations important?
It depends on the career you want to build.
For regulated professions, an accredited degree can be essential. With an accredited degree, you could:
- gain professional registration or work towards memberships
- meet professional entry requirements faster
- move straight into your chosen field after graduation
- stand out to employers who prefer accredited degrees
Job sectors where accreditation is important include engineering, accounting, pharmacy and psychology.
In some sectors, accreditation matters less. Employers focus more on your skills, experience or portfolio. This is often the case in creative industries, digital roles and emerging technologies.
Some of our courses are fully accredited. Others offer accreditation for specific pathways or modules. If you have a career goal, it’s worth checking our course pages for details, including any conditions or requirements
Bradford stood out because the course was highly ranked, accredited, and the university is close to home.
Oscair, MEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering
What is an approved course?
An approved course meets the high standards you need for the career you're studying for.
An approved course can help you:
- meet requirements for regulated careers, like healthcare
- progress to the next step, like registration, licensing or further training
- avoid extra steps after you graduate
Key difference: an approved course is often required to work in that profession. An accredited course meets industry standards.
Recognition that counts
From professional bodies to industry regulators, here are some of the organisations that set the standards for our courses:
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has approved our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course as meeting their standards.
The General Optical Council (GOC) approves our MOptom (Hons) Master of Optometry course.
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredits our MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy course.
The College of Radiographers (COR) approves our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) accredit our BSc (Hons) Psychology course.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) accredits our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course.
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) accredits our BEng and MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering courses.
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