Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
At Middlesex University Dubai, we are committed to academic excellence that meets real-world expectations. One of the ways we do this is by ensuring that many of our degree programmes are recognised or accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). These are national and international organisations that oversee standards in professional education and practice.
Whether you're aiming to become a qualified accountant, a qualified solicitor/barrister or a professional advertiser, PSRB accreditation ensures that your learning aligns with professional benchmarks—giving you the confidence that your degree is valued by employers and respected across industries.
Professional accreditation helps bridge the gap between university learning and workplace readiness. It reassures employers, enhances your CV, and may even save you time and money on future qualifications.
A PSRB-accredited programme is one that has been formally reviewed and endorsed by a professional body. Accreditation means that the curriculum, teaching, and assessment have been developed to meet specific criteria set by an external organisation with expertise in the field.
Professional accreditation may lead to:
- Eligibility to practise in a regulated profession (e.g., law, accounting)
- Partial or full exemption from further professional qualifications or examinations
- Membership to a professional body or chartered status
- Access to ongoing professional development and industry networks
Choosing a professionally accredited degree can give you a head start in your career. In many sectors, accreditation is essential for employment or professional registration. For others, it’s a fast-track to career progression, salary growth, or advanced certifications.
Employers increasingly seek graduates whose knowledge and skills meet the rigorous standards of industry. Studying on a PSRB-recognised programme demonstrates that you’ve met those standards.
- You should know that Professional Accreditation is not granted lightly. It typically involves:
- A detailed review of the programme curriculum by the PSRB
- Site visits, interviews, or scrutiny of programme documentation
- Regular re-accreditation to ensure continued compliance with evolving standards
This external validation complements our internal academic quality processes and ensures our courses remain current, relevant, and future-focused.
Our portfolio includes programmes accredited by a wide range of leading professional bodies such as:
- Advanced Higher Education (AHE)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Blackmagic Design (BMD)
- Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute
- Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
- College of Legal Practice (CLP)
- Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
- International Advertising Association (IAA)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Certification
The list continues to grow as we develop new partnerships and align our academic offering with professional pathways.
Each programme page on our website states whether it is professionally accredited. If you’re unsure or need further information, you can reach out to us.
You can also visit the websites of professional bodies directly, as many publish official lists of accredited university programmes.
Not all programmes require professional accreditation, especially in fields where career paths are dynamic, broader or more flexible. A non-accredited degree still delivers rigorous academic learning, transferable skills, and critical thinking that employers value.
Where appropriate, we continue to work toward future professional partnerships and accreditations as disciplines evolve.
Accreditation by UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Licenced by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
