Accreditations
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London is a unique and independent institution, global in outlook and in practice, diverse and cosmopolitan in its cultures.
Awarding both UK and US degrees to all students, ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ occupies a unique standing in global education, blending two of the world’s leading educational systems.
We’re committed to practice-led learning, based around a Liberal Arts academic structure that supports university-wide diversity.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, The American International University in London is accredited by the , 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Office for Students (OfS)
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, the American International University in London, is registered with the Office for Students as an approved provider, and has taught degree awarding powers granted by the Privy Council. The Office for Students (OfS) is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Education, acting as the regulator for the higher education sector in England.
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London is a QAA Member (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education), the QAA Membership Badge demonstrates our strong commitment to the enhancement of quality.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The University has become a member of an internationally renowned business organisation, AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,700 member organisations and more than 840 accredited business schools worldwide.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants which was founded in 1904 and provides gold standard qualifications in accountancy, opening doors to highly respected, interesting work in any sector.
Students on our BSc Accounting and Finance programme with ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Business School are eligible to gain nine exemptions from ACCA papers – Financial Management, Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance.
The 13 subjects and exams of ACCA are divided into three levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills & Strategic Professional. Our students get full exemption from the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels. They only have to complete the Strategic Professional level.
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
The accreditation gives ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Psychology graduates the opportunity to gain and/or Chartered Membership of the Society and access to the widest range of training, development and employment opportunities.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London has been granted accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for some of our degree programmes.
For over 100 years, has supported the marketing sector. With over 20,000 members in more than 100 countries, CIM strives for business leaders and opinion formers to recognise the positive contribution professional marketing can bring to their organisations, the economy and wider society.
Gain a CIM qualification while studying at ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London
By joining one of our CIM Accredited Degree programmes, we offer you the opportunity to gain professional marketing qualifications while you study. Because our degree courses already cover some of the content in CIM modules, you are exempt from taking those assessments as part of your CIM qualification, saving you time and money. The programmes include:
- BA Fashion Management & Marketing
- BA Digital Marketing
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MA Luxury Brand Management
- MSc Digital Marketing with Data Analytics
When taking the CIM Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 4), you will be exempt from the Marketing and Integrated Communications module. This means you only have to take one assessment in Digital Marketing to gain the full qualification.
Should you pursue the CIM Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing (Level 6), you will likewise be exempt from the Strategic Marketing module, and so will only have to pass two modules, Mastering Metrics and Digital Strategy.
Why a CIM qualification matters
The CIM works with leading universities worldwide to offer access to their CIM Accredited Degree programme, opening up opportunities to gain further qualifications as well as membership to the leading international professional marketing body. Becoming a member conveys your commitment to a professional marketing career and gives you access to many other resources for networking, knowledge acquisition and career progression. On average, graduates with CIM membership and qualifications gain £152,000 more over their entire career. It is also more likely that a future employer would be open to funding higher level CIM study for you if you already have a CIM qualification under your belt.
Who can access the CIM gateway
The ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London CIM Accredited Degree programme is open to students studying on the following degree courses:
- BA Fashion Management & Marketing
- BA Digital Marketing
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MA Luxury Brand Management
- MSc Digital Marketing & Data Analytics
We also offer access to the CIM Accredited Degree programme to ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London alumni who have graduated from these degree courses in the last three years. The additional modules for each qualification must be completed within five years of graduation for the exemptions to still be valid.
How do I claim my CIM qualification?
In order to claim the CIM professional qualification, in addition to passing the appropriate modules:
- Students on an undergraduate degree must pass with a 2:2 classification or higher
- Students on a postgraduate degree must achieve a pass mark or higher
- Students are required to send evidence of graduation to the CIM Qualifications Team
TEF Bronze
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ American University London has been awarded a TEF Bronze for our student experience.
Description for overall rating: The student experience and student outcomes are typically high quality, and there are some very high quality features.
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies. See for more details.
UK Visas and Immigration Register of Licensed Sponsors: Students
ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, The American International University in London has been awarded a Highly Trusted Sponsorship licence (license number TMDJD286X) by the United Kingdom  agency. This Sponsor’s Licence permits ÁùºÏ²ÊÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ to issue Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to prospective students. A CAS is required by UKVI for any non-EEA international student seeking to obtain entry clearance to the UK.
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