Departments

Professional, statutory and regulatory body accreditations for the Faculty of Technology

Department of Civil Engineering

Join JBM

The Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers together represent some 100,000 of the world's leading professional engineers.

These four professional bodies have formed the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) to work and strengthen links with universities to ensure that educational programmes are in place to develop professional engineers that will continue to provide a global contribution to sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards. The JBM assesses and makes recommendations on the accreditation of relevant educational programmes that it will accept as meeting the requirement to register as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council (UK) - the body responsible for regulating the engineering profession within the UK.

School of Computing

Join BCS

The British Computer Society (BCS) is a professional body for those working in IT. It has over 65,000 members in more than 100 countries and are the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). It is also an international awarding body for a wide range of qualifications for both users of IT and IT specialists.

School of Engineering

Join IET

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Join IMarEST

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is the international membership organisation and learned society for marine science, engineering and technology professionals.

The Institute offers many opportunities to learn, to stay in touch and to be well-informed and well-connected both in ones specialist marine-related field and in the wider marine context. Besides its various publishing activities, the Institute operates the Marine Information Centre, one of the largest maritime libraries and sources of data in the world, offering a wealth of knowledge and technical information, both at Coleman Street, London, where it is based, or via remote access.

Join RINA

Founded in 1860 in London to "...advance the art and science of ship design... " today the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is an international professional institution and learned society whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of all marine vessels and structures. RINA has members in over 90 countries, and is widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations world-wide.

Join IMechE

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is a professional engineering institution in the UK. It has 80,000 members work at the heart of the country's most important and dynamic industries.

By working with leading companies, universities and think tanks, IMechE creates and shares knowledge to provide government, businesses and the public with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all aspects of mechanical engineering.

Join IED

The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), established in 1945, is a professional body for designers operating in the many fields of engineering design - product design, architecture, the marine, automotive and aircraft industries and many more.

Learning at Work

Join IOSH

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals. It has over 34,000 members worldwide, including 13,000 Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners.

The Institution was founded in 1945 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sets professional standards, supports and develops members and provides authoritative advice and guidance on health and safety issues. IOSH is formally recognised by the ILO as an international non-governmental organisation.

Department of Mathematics

Join IET

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Join IMA

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) exists to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications and to promote and enhance mathematical culture in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for the public good.

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is also the professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians.