Accreditations & Recognitions
Our Accreditations & Recognitions
Setanta College is proud to be recognised by leading national and international bodies across sport, health, and higher education. These accreditations ensure our programmes meet the highest standards of academic and professional quality.
QQI — Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Setanta College is approved by QQI, the national awarding body for further and higher education in Ireland. Our programmes are validated at NFQ levels, ensuring full national recognition for graduates.
DEAC — Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Setanta meets rigorous US standards for distance learning quality, giving our programmes international credibility and transferability.
REPS Ireland — Register of Exercise Professionals
Graduates of eligible Setanta programmes can register directly with REPS Ireland, the national register for fitness professionals, demonstrating competence and commitment to professional standards.
CIMSPA — Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Our partnership with CIMSPA ensures Setanta graduates are recognised across the UK sport and physical activity sector, with pathways to chartered membership for qualifying professionals.
MSCHE — Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Through its partnership with Irish American University, Setanta is recognised by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a US Department of Education-recognised accrediting body with a global footprint. MSCHE accreditation affirms that our programmes meet rigorous standards of institutional quality and student achievement.
NSCA — National Strength and Conditioning Association
Setanta is recognised by the NSCA, the world's leading organisation for strength and conditioning professionals. Our programmes align with NSCA standards, supporting graduates pursuing CSCS and CPT credentials.
BOC — Board of Certification/Accreditation
Setanta is recognised by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), a CMS-deemed accrediting body providing certification and accreditation standards that support the professional credibility of our graduates in health and rehabilitation-related fields.
CASES — Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
As the largest sport and exercise science network in the UK, CASES recognition confirms that Setanta programmes meet the highest professional standards in the discipline, supporting graduates on their pathway to chartered status.
AFEC — Athlete Friendly Education Centre
Setanta holds AFEC accreditation through the World Academy of Sport, recognising our commitment to supporting student-athletes in balancing high-performance sport with academic study. This designation connects Setanta to a global network of athlete-centred educational institutions.
ISESA — Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association
Setanta is recognised by ISESA, the professional body for sport and exercise scientists in Ireland, ensuring our programmes meet national standards for the discipline and supporting graduate professional membership.