RSS Quality Mark (Modules and Short Courses)
RSS Quality Mark
The RSS Quality Mark recognises high-quality individual degree course modules and training courses in statistics and data science.
It provides a flexible way to accredit statistical components in wider degrees and learning outside full degree programmes.
Who is it for?
- Universities accrediting selected modules
- CPD and professional training providers
- Online and blended learning providers
- Interdisciplinary programmes
What can be accredited?
Any module or course involving statistical or data skills, including:
- Data analysis and applied statistics
- Probability and statistical theory
- Data science and machine learning
- Research design, surveys and sampling
- Data ethics, security and reproducibility
Assessment criteria
Modules are assessed against five key areas:
1. Learning outcomes
Clear, appropriate, and aligned with statistical competencies
2. Content and delivery
- Strong link between theory and application
- Use of appropriate datasets and software
- Integration of ethics and data integrity
3. Assessment and achievement
- Enables demonstration of learning outcomes
- Evidence of student success
4. Review and quality assurance
- Involvement of statisticians (e.g. GradStat/CStat)
- Alignment with formal QA processes
5. Resources
More detailed information is available in our accreditation guide.
How it fits with programme accreditation
- Quality Mark accreditation operates at module level
- Programmes can be built from Quality Mark modules
- Supports flexible and interdisciplinary pathways
Benefits
- Recognition of high-quality teaching
- Flexible accreditation model
- Supports learner progression to RSS professional pathways.
- Completion of an RSS quality marked course is entry requirements for RSS Data Analyst status
- Enhances course credibility and marketing
Fees
- Lower fee structure than full programme accreditation
- Tiered by number of modules
- Application fee covers Year 1
Start your application
Please complete the expression of interest form to gain access to application information.
You may be required to register for a MyRSS account to complete the application form. Please follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information: professionalaffairs@rss.org.uk