Programme accreditation

Programmes are assessed in line with the QAA subject benchmark statement for geography, which defines what can be expected of a graduate in terms of the knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches they have gained.

Accreditation scheme aims

Through programme accreditation we aim to:

• Share and promote the benefits of geography for the world beyond higher education

• Recognise good practice in geography learning and teaching

• Enhance competitiveness for students in a crowded graduate jobs market

• Provide a means to support the continuous quality improvement of UK geography degree programmes

• Support the international standing of UK higher education geography as a rigorous and applied subject.

Find out more about accreditation

• Information for students interested in geography

• Information for graduates and employers

• Information for universities

• Application process and forms

• Accreditation review panel

• List of accredited programmes