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EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY : REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS 2015-16
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Programme/ Module Title
Programme approval
Title of Professional
Body
Date of Accreditation
Period of Accreditation
Nature of Relationship
Professional outcomes
KeyInformation Set: Wording
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
Jun-13 5 years (01/01/2013 - 30/11/2017 Graduates)
Accreditation Exemptions from the fundamentals level (nine papers in total)
Knowledge: Accountant in Business, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting.Skills: Corporateand Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management.
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants
(CIMA)
May-13 5 years (2015 - 2019
Graduation)
Accreditation Five exemptions from CIMA Certificate
Fundamentalsof management accounting, fundamentals of financial accounting, fundamentals of business mathematics, fundamentals of business economics, fundamentals of ethics,corporate governanceand business law.
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW )
Apr-13 Annual renewal
Accreditation Credit awarded for Professional Stage Papers
Financial management, accounting, assurance, business and finance, law,
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management informationand principles of taxation.
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 TheAssociation of International Accountants
(AIA)
Jul-13 4 years (Graduates 1/1/2013 to 31/12/2016)
Accreditation Exemptions from ten AIA Professional Examinations
Module A (Papers 1 - 3). Module B (Papers 4-6). Module C (Papers 7-8). Module D (Papers 11-12).
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 TheChartered Institute of
Public Finance and
Accountancy (CIPFA)
Apr-13 on-going Accreditation Seven exemptions
from the CIPFA exam
modules
Professional certificate: financial accounting, management accounting,corporate financialreporting, audit and assurance. Professionaldiploma: corporategovernance and law, financial management, taxation.
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 CertifiedPublic Accountants
(CPA)Australia
May-13 Annual renewal
Accreditation Exemptions from CPA
Core Curriculum
(twelve papers in total)
Accounting systems andprocesses, financial accounting, accounting theory, management accounting,finance, audit and assurance, commerciallaw, corporationslaw, taxation, accounting information systems, economics, qualitative methods
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 CertifiedPublic Accountants Association (CPAA)UK
Jun-13 on-going Accreditation All students who gain a passinggrade on the BSc (Hon)
Before students can gain a practicing certificate we would require them to complete two years of
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Accountancy degree will be consideredto have met the education requirements for membership of the CPAA. They will also qualify for non- practicing membership of the CPAA, as ‘Associate’ members.
experience in public practice, which they may complete either before they have completed the degree, during or after.
BSc(Hons) Accountancy
2012 TheAssociation of Accounting Technician
(AAT)
Jun-13 on-going Accreditation Graduates of BSc (Hons) Accountancy can apply to become a full member of AAT.
n/a
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BSc (Hons) Marketing
Jul-14 (re- validation)
TheChartered Institute of Marketing
Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating
“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”
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BA (Hons) Marketing with Public Relations
Jul-14 (re- validation)
TheChartered Institute of Marketing
Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating
“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”
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BSc Hons Marketing with Advertising
Jul-14 (re- validation)
TheChartered Institute of Marketing
Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating
“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”
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BSc Hons Marketing with Digital Communications
Jul-14 TheChartered Institute of Marketing
Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating
“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”
MSc Leadership & Management Development
Jun13 for 5 years (re- validation)
Chartered Management
Institute
Sep-13 6 years Recognition Recognition forassociated members
n/a
BSc (Hons) Computing
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is
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professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons) Computing (Games Programming)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-13 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Systems)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT
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forassociated members.
Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons) Computing(Mobile andEmbedded Systems)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking,Security andForensics)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-13 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc Computing (SystemsSoftware)
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
BSc (Hons)W eb Systems and Development
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is
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professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
MCompSoftware Application Development
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
MComp Computing 2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
MCompComputer Security & Networks
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT
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forassociated members.
Professional (CITP) status.
MScInformation Security and IT Management
2013 BCS, The Chartered
Institute for I.T
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
MSc Leadership and Management Development
Jun-13 (re- validation)
Chartered Management
Institute
Sep-13 6 years Recognition Recognition forassociated members
n/a
BA (Hons) Public Relations
Feb-10 Chartered Institute of
PublicRelations
Jun-10 ongoing Recognition Recognition forassociated members
The BA (Hons) Public Relations programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of PublicRelations (CIPR) as meeting the requirements of the PR industry.
LLB (Hons) Law (FT&PT)
Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory
Authority(SRA) and Bar
Standards Board
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations
LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, whichprovides exemptionfrom professional examinations.
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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory
Authority(SRA) and Bar
Standards Board
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations
LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, whichprovides exemptionfrom professional examinations.
LLB (Hons) Law with Politics
Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory
Authority(SRA) and Bar
Standards Board
Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations
LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, which provides exemption from professional examinations.
MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy
May-12 Association of Dance
Movement Psychotherapy
(ADMP)
201 2 5 years Accreditation Successful completion of the award leads to professional registration with the ADMP
n/a
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Feb-12 British Psychological
Society
Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2
The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower SecondClass Honours degree is
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achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.
BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology
Feb-12 for 5 years
British Psychological
Society
Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2
The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower SecondClass Honours degree is achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Psychology
Feb-12 British Psychological
Society
Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2
The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower Second Class Honours degree is achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
Sept-16 for 5 years
British Psychological
Society
Feb-16 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2.2
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided the minimum standard of a Lower Second Class Honours Degree is achieved and the 3rd Year empirical project is passed.
MScPsychology Dec-12 British Psychological
Society
Jul-13 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least 50%
n/a
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Mar-15 Society of Sports
Therapists
Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree provides professional training in Sports Therapyand full membership of the Society of Sports Therapists upon graduation
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapyprovides professional training in Sports Therapy and full membership of the Society of Sports Therapistsupon graduation.
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BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
May-15 BASES Undergraduate Endorsement
(BUES)
Sep-15 5 years Endorsement The programmeis endorsed by BASES as providing students with an appropriate experience across the sport and exercise science disciplines
The BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) as providing students with an appropriate experience across the sport and exercise science disciplines.
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Programme/Module Title Programme
Approval Title of Professional
Body Date of
Accreditation Period of
Accreditation Nature of
Relationship Professional
Outcomes KIS
All ITT programmes Sept 12 National College for Teaching and Leadership
As validation N/A Accreditation Qualified Teacher Status
Accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) for the purpose of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
PG Cert in SpLD (Dyslexia) Sept 11 (Re-validation)
British Dyslexia Association
June 2012 4 Years Accreditation APS (Approved Practitioner Status)
ATS (Approved Teacher Status)
AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association)
N/A
ECC Mathematics CPD N/A National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
May 11 N/A Endorsement None N/A
PG Cert in Specialist Primary Mathematics
Jan 10 National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics CPD Standard
Dec 13 3 Years Endorsement and QA recognition
None N/A
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All Early Years Teacher Status programmes and routes
Sept 14 National College for Teaching and Leadership
From September 2014
N/A Accreditation Early Years Teacher Status
Accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) for the purpose of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
PG Cert Education (Dyscalculia)
June 13 British Dyslexia Association
November 2014 4 Years Accreditation ATS Dyscalculia
ATS Dyscalculia FE/HE
N/A
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
Jan-12 Higher Education Academy
October 2011 September 2011 for 5 years
Accreditation HEA Registered Practitioner Status
N/A
Nursing & Midwifery Council
October 2007 August 2012 for 5 years
Programme Approval
NMC Recordable qualification for lecturers
N/A
National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (PG Cert Special Educational Needs)
Mar-11 National Association for Special Educational Needs (Nasen)
November 2015 N/A Endorsement None N/A
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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Programme/ Module Title
Programme Title of Professional
Body
Date of Period of Accreditation
Nature of Relationship
Professional Outcomes
KeyInformation Set: Wording Approval Accreditation
BSc(Hons)Adult Nursing
May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing
May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedChildren's Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing
May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons) Mental HealthNursing
May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedMental Health Nurse on the Register.
MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Adult)
Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse on the Register.
MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Child)
Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedChildren's Nurse on the Register.
MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Learning Disabilities)
Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.
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MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Mental Health)
Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedMental Health Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work
Jun-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualified Children's Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork
Jun-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council
May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19
Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.
BSc(Hons)Midwifery May-15 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Jun-15 6 years Programme Approval
Entry to NMC Register
Eligibility for registration as a
qualified Midwife on the Register.
Return to Professional Practice (HEA3244 Return to
Aug-15 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Aug-15 6 years Programme Approval
Return to NMC Register
n/a
Independent/ Supplementary Nursing Prescribing
Feb-11 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Mar-11 Extended to 31 Aug
19
Programme Approval
NMC Recordable qualification
n/a
Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing – V150
Feb-11 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Mar-11 Extended to 31 Aug
19
Programme Approval
NMC Recordable qualification
n/a
Professional Standards Framework for Teaching and
Jul-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Aug-12 5 years Programme Approval
Mentor / Practice Teacher /
n/a
BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work
Jun-13 Health & Care Professions Council
Jun-13 Closed Dec-16
Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualified Social Worker on the Register.
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BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork
Jun-13 Health & Care Professions
Council
Jun-13 ClosedDec-16 Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.
DipHE/BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice
Jun-10 Health & Care Professions
Council
Jun-10 open-ended Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualified Operating Department Practitioner on the Register.
DipHEParamedic Practice
May-09 Health & Care Professions
Council
May-09 open-ended Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedParamedic on the Register.
Independentand Supplementary Prescribing (HEA790 Non Medical Prescribing)
Feb-11 Health & Care Professions
Council
Dec-13 open-ended Programme Approval
HCPC Recordable qualification
n/a
Independentand Supplementary Prescribing (HEA 4105)
May-13 Health & Care Professions
Council
Dec-13 open-ended Programme Approval
HCPC Recordable qualification
n/a
BA (Hons) Social Work
Mar-13 Health & Care Professions
Council
Jun-13 open-ended Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.
Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork
Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement
Endorsement by TCSW
n/a
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MA Social W ork Jun-15 Health & Care
Professions Council
Aug-15 open-ended Programme Approval
Entry to HCPC Register
Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.
Jun-15 The College of SocialW ork
Aug-15 5 years Programme Endorsement
Endorsement by TCSW
n/a
BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work
Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork
Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement
Endorsement by TCSW
n/a
BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork
Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork
Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement
Endorsement by TCSW
n/a
Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (HEA790PNon Medical Prescribing)
Feb-11 General Pharmaceutical
Council
Nov-14 3 years Programme Accreditation
RPSGB Recordable qualification
n/a
MCh Otorhinolaryngology MCh Trauma & Orthopaedics MChRhinology
Jun-10 Royal College of Surgeons of
England
Jul-14 3 years Programme Accreditation
Non- recordable
n/a
MSc Surgical Care Practice
Apr-14 Royal College of Surgeons of
England
Jul-14 3 years Provisional Approval
Non- recordable
n/a
PGCertTeaching and Learning in Clinical Practice – ModulesCPD4454 and CPD4455
Jan-07 Nursing & Midwifery Council
Aug-12 5 Years Programme Approval
Practice Teacher
n/a
PGCert in W orkplace BasedPostgraduate MedicalEducation
May-09 Academy of Medical
Educators
Jun-13 N/A Accreditation Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators
n/a
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