Awarding Partners

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University is a modern university with a long and proud history, dating from the opening of two 19th century schools that would later become the foundations of Sheffield Polytechnic.

Manchester Metropolitan University

With more than 37,000 students, Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s largest and most popular universities. 

Over 70 professional, regulatory and statutory bodies work with the university to provide accreditation, approval and recognition of degree programmes, ensuring graduates are ready for work.

University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield is a growing centre of research and excellence that is always pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

It is proud to be rated as number one in the UK for assessment and feedback, as well as being in the top 10 in England for student satisfaction.

Pearson

Pearson is an international examining board offering world-class qualifications. 

It provides a blend of content, curricula, assessment, training and information systems to make learning more engaging and effective.

Cilex

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives is the professional association that represents more than 20,000 trainee and practising Chartered Legal Executives. It has been offering access to a flexible career in law for more than 50 years and works closely with the Government and the Ministry of Justice. 

It is recognised in England and Wales as one of the three core approved regulators of the legal profession alongside barristers and solicitors.

Openawards

Openawards is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and an Access Validating Agency approved by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). 

It provides Ofqual regulated qualifications and units across a range of sectors, QAA Access to Higher Education Diplomas and also offers bespoke quality endorsed units and flexible learning solutions.

ILM - Institute, Leadership & Management

ILM creates leaders and develops managers through qualifications, training and cutting edge research.

SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is the executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government responsible for accrediting educational awards.

AAT

The Association of Accounting Technicians is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians, working with around 140,000 members in more than 90 countries. 

AAT qualifications are universally respected and internationally recognised.

CIM Chartered Institute of Marketing

The CIM is the world’s leading professional marketing body with over 28,000 members worldwide, including more than 3,000 Chartered Marketers. They believe marketing is the critical factor in driving long-term organisational performance and their mission is to create marketing advantage for the benefit of professionals, business and society.

With 130 CIM study centres, in 36 countries, delivering CIM’s world-renowned qualifications and over 90 training courses, the marketing body is uniquely able to improve marketing capability at an individual and business level.

The Arden School of Theatre is accredited by the CDMT

CDMT, the Council for Dance Drama and Musical Theatre, plays a crucial role in advocating for the arts in Parliament. This recognition underscores the high standard of training The Arden School of Theatre provide, validating our model used in shaping the skills of our students and their journey into the industry. 

The highly prestigious accreditation validates The Arden as a leading provider of Acting and Musical Theatre degree courses, giving it a status held only by a select number of providers identified as providing elite programmes that equip students with the skills they will need to progress into professional roles.