An accredited degree is one that has been officially approved by a recognised organisation, such as a professional body or regulatory authority.
Accreditation confirms that the programme has been reviewed against clear quality standards, ensuring its content, teaching, and assessment are relevant to industry needs.
For students, this means confidence in your education. You know your qualification meets professional benchmarks, and you’ll graduate with knowledge and skills employers recognise and value.
Why choose an accredited course?
Choosing an accredited degree course can have a big impact on your career. The accreditation process makes sure a programme meets professional or industry standards, and that it gives you the tools and recognition to succeed in your profession.
Credibility
Show employers that your degree is recognised and trusted.
Career advantage
Stand out in the job market with a respected qualification.
Specialist knowledge
Study a curriculum that reflects real and current industry practice.
What's the difference between accredited and non accredited degrees?
All degree programmes go through strict approval processes to make sure they meet high academic and professional standards. At Walbrook, this includes being designed and reviewed by industry experts – many of whom are based in the City of London, one of the world’s leading centres for business, finance, and innovation.
The difference with an accredited degree is that it has also been reviewed by an external professional body. This “stamp of approval” shows employers that the programme has been benchmarked against industry expectations and career pathways.
An accredited degree can give you added benefits, such as:
a route to professional memberships or chartered status
access to industry networks and resources
extra recognition of your career-readiness
Both accredited and non-accredited degrees are designed to give you the knowledge and skills to succeed. The key is to decide whether having an additional external endorsement is important for your personal career goals.
The difference between accredited and regulated courses
Accredited coursesare reviewed by professional bodies, as described above.
Regulated coursesmeet national higher education standards set by government regulators, such as the Office for Students (OfS) in the UK.
As Walbrook, we arelisted onthe OfS register, meaning all our master's degrees meet national standards for academic quality.
Walbrook’s professionally accredited courses
At Walbrook, we offer accredited online master’s degrees recognised by leading professional bodies. Our MBA programmes are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), while our MSc Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
What career advantages does a CMI accredited degree offer?
Studying one of our CMI-accredited programmes gives you a real edge. You’ll graduate with Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status – a unique professional recognition under CMI’s Royal Charter – putting you on the path to full Chartered Manager status. This dual qualification shows employers you’re committed to growth and ready for leadership.
CMI Dual Accreditation proves that your skills match industry needs and shows employers you’re committed to growth and ready for leadership – making you more competitive from day one.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the only Chartered body for management and leadership.
With over 75 years of expertise and a Royal Charter, CMI supports more than 230,000 members and works with over 1,000 businesses and education providers worldwide. It provides trusted accreditation, flexible learning pathways and internationally recognised professional qualifications.
CMI is also the awarding body for Chartered Manager (CMgr) – the highest professional status available for practising managers and leaders. Its focus is simple: to help people at every stage of their career develop the confidence, credibility and skills to become effective, successful leaders.
What career advantages does a BPS-accredited degree offer?
Studying Walbrook’s BPS-accredited MSc Psychology gives you a recognised academic foundation for your next step in psychology. When you successfully complete the programme and meet the GBC requirements, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
GBC is an important step if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist or apply for further professional training in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or sport and exercise psychology. It does not make you a Chartered Psychologist on its own, but it shows that your degree meets recognised standards for psychology education and can support your progression into specialist training.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the professional body for psychology in the UK. It supports the development of psychology as a scientific discipline and sets recognised standards for psychology education and training. BPS accreditation means a programme has been independently reviewed against these standards.
If you’re interested in a career in mental health and wellbeing, we encourage you to contact our Enrolment Team who can talk you through your options.
This degree been designed to align with requirements for BPS accreditation, and to give you a strong foundation in psychological theory, research, and applied skills – knowledge that can enhance careers in psychology-aligned roles or provide a platform for further study.
How to check if your master's is accredited
To check if a course is accredited, visit the website of the university or institution offering it. Accredited postgraduate courses are usually clearly marked on the course page. Look for terms like “accredited by” or the logo of the professional organisation that awarded the accreditation.
If the information isn’t obvious, don’t hesitate to contact the course provider directly. They should be able to confirm if the course is accredited and explain what that accreditation means for your qualification.
How to check if a Walbrook degree is accredited
At Walbrook, each accredited master's degree page includes the accrediting body’s logo and a short explanation of what the accreditation offers you. But if you need more information, you can alwayscontact our enrolment team.
Get ahead with an accredited degree from Walbrook
An accredited degree gives you more than knowledge. It provides credentials employers recognise – evidence that your skills are recognised globally and designed to help you succeed in your career. And at Walbrook, you can study 100% online with structured teaching, clear timelines, and support at every step.
Choose one of our accredited degrees, and you'll also get:
100% online, flexible weekly study: fit learning around work and life, and study from anywhere with clear module schedules.
12 start dates a year: apply now, begin in weeks.
Career-first learning:90% of our graduates are in paid work or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024).
Dedicated support: every online student has access to a Student Success Coordinator and a dedicated careers service with group career coaching, CV support , webinars, and a 24/7 online career hub.
Not all online degrees receive accreditation, so checking before applying is important. Accreditation means a recognised organisation or professional body has reviewed the course, and it meets specific academic or professional standards. Professional bodies can accredit both undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees – so you have the opportunity to study an accredited programme no matter what level you're planning on studying at or what profession you work in.
Course accreditation is a process where a professional body evaluates a degree course, to see if it meets their standards. Being awarded with an accreditation means the course meets set criteria for quality and relevance. Set criteria are in place to ensure the qualification is respected by employers and other institutions.
The easiest way to check if your degree programme is accredited is to visit the course provider’s website. Accredited degrees are usually clearly marked, with details about the accrediting organisation.
For Walbrook courses, it’s simple – look for the accrediting body’s logo on the course page. This shows which of our degrees are accredited, so you can feel confident about the quality of your qualification.
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