Assessing the value of professional body accreditation of computer science degree programmes: A UK case study

Tom Crick, Tom Prickett, James Davenport, Alastair Irons

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Abstract

This poster presents a model for the value provided by professional body accreditation of computer science degree programmes in the United Kingdom (UK). We introduce how one large UK professional computing body -- BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)-- addresses degree accreditation, as well as recent changes to content and process. Whilst comparable accreditation regimes exist in a number of other jurisdictions, we provide the opportunity for exploring future extensions to, and the portability of, the UK model.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationITiCSE '20: Proceedings of the 2020 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education
Subtitle of host publicationJune 15-19, 2020, Trondheim, Norway
EditorsMichail Giannakos, Guttorm Sindre, Andrew Luxton-Reilly, Monica Divitini
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherACM
Pages565
ISBN (Electronic)9781450368742
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2020
EventACM Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education - Online / Virtual, Trondheim, Norway
Duration: 15 Jun 202019 Jun 2020
Conference number: 25
https://iticse.acm.org/

Publication series

NameAnnual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE ISSN
PublisherACM
ISSN (Print)1942-647X

Conference

ConferenceACM Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education
Abbreviated titleITiCSE20
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period15/06/2019/06/20
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Keywords

  • Accreditation
  • Professional body
  • Curricula design

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  • Computer Science Degree Accreditation in the UK: A Post-Shadbolt Review Update

    Crick, T., Davenport, J., Irons, A., Hanna, P. & Prickett, T., 9 Jan 2020, Proceedings, 4th Conference on Computing Education Practice (CEP 2020): January 9th 2020, Durham, UK. New York: ACM, 4 p. 6. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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  • Repositioning BCS Degree Accreditation

    Crick, T., Davenport, J., Irons, A., Hanna, P. & Prickett, T., 1 Mar 2020, ITNOW, 62, 1, p. 50-51 2 p.

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