Announcing new CIfA Accredited Degree programmes

CIfA and UAUK are delighted to announce that degree programmes offered by Durham University, the University of Bradford, University College London and the University of Reading have been given professional accreditation for a further five years with new programmes also accredited at the universities of Bradford and Reading.

Honorary Chair of the CIfA Board Pen Foreman said "We are thrilled that our established accredited degrees at Reading, Bradford, UCL and Durham will be renewed for a further five years, building on the foundation of excellence they demonstrate in training and developing the next generation of archaeologists. It is also excellent to see new degree programmes at Reading, Archaeology and Anthropology, and at Bradford, BSc Forensic Archaeology & Anthropology, being accredited for a period of five years and added to the roster of accredited degrees. Students will really benefit from the diverse range of knowledge and skills represented by these universities."

Durham University
“At Durham, students engage with archaeology at a professional level with hands-on experience during a work placement year. This unique opportunity allows them to collaborate with experts and acquire invaluable skills, that is important for their professional development and acknowledged by CIfA."
Dr Penny Wilson, Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology, Durham University

University of Bradford
"We are delighted that our BSc Archaeology and BSc Forensic Archaeology & Anthropology programmes at the University of Bradford have been accredited by CIfA and UAUK for a further five years. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing high-quality education and training in the fields of archaeology and anthropology. We are proud to uphold the high standards required for this accreditation."
Dr. Jodie Lewis, Associate Professor, School of Archaeological & Forensic Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford

University College London
‘The UCL Institute of Archaeology is pleased to retain this important accreditation which recognises how our degrees teach a range of practical and professional skills, helping students to succeed in their chosen careers within and beyond archaeology’.
Dr Bill Sillar, Professor of Archaeology and Technology in Society at UCL

University of Reading
“Having CIfA accreditation is highly valued by our students who can take advantage of many of the opportunities accreditation provides, and they have the reassurance that our degrees provide the skills they need for employment in the sector”
Professor Mary Lewis, Departmental Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Reading

There are now 19 university departments across the UK offering professionally accredited degree programmes and you can find a full list here