Application Guidance and Support

Applying for RSS accreditation 

We aim to make the process proportionate, collaborative and efficient, building on documentation you already produce for quality assurance.  

What you will need 

Typical submissions include: 

• Programme or module specifications 
• Mapping to RSS learning outcomes 
• Assessment examples 
• Student progression and completion data 
• QA processes and review mechanisms 
• Evidence of professional engagement 

Support available 

The RSS Professional Affairs team can: 

• Advise on eligibility and scope 
• Support joint or interdisciplinary applications 
• Discuss phased or multi-programme accreditation 
• Provide informal feedback before submission  

There is no cost or obligation for initial discussions. 

Engagement with the RSS 

We encourage accredited partners to: 

• Promote free student membership of the RSS 
• Engage with RSS professional networks 
• Support progression to GradStat and CStat, Data Analyst 

Next steps 

• A sample of the application form is available to view.  
• Arrange an initial conversation, if required 
• Submit an Expression of Interest 
• Begin your application 

For more information: professionalaffairs@rss.org.uk