Archaeology degree programmes receive leading accreditation
The University of Bradford has received accreditation for its archaeology programmes from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).
The University’s BSc (Hons) Archaeology programme has been accredited for a further five years, while BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology has been awarded a new accreditation for the next five years by the CIfA and UAUK.
The accreditations show the programmes meet professional standards and prepare graduates for careers in the field.
Dr Jodie Lewis, Associate Professor, School of Archaeological & Forensic Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, said: “We’re delighted that CIfA has recognised the strength and distinctiveness of our Archaeology and Anthropology programmes.
“From our outstanding technical resources to the real-world experience our students gain in the field, lab, and workplace, this reaccreditation reflects our commitment to academic excellence, professional preparation, and inclusive education.”
What the assessors said
Bradford’s archaeology programmes were praised by assessors for its ‘wealth of technical resources and high-quality research and teaching collections’.
The University’s archaeology placement year was praised for being a long-standing and distinctive part of its programmes, offering students ‘valuable work-based learning’.
It was also recognised for recruiting an ethnically and socio-economically diverse cohort of students, giving access to the archaeological profession for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
The two accredited degree courses offer students access to impressive practical experience in the field, lab and workplace.
Who are CIfA and UAUK?
Created in 1982, CIfA is the leading professional body which represents archaeologists working in the UK and around the world. The institute promotes high standards and ethics in archaeological practice. UAUK represents institutions which offer archaeology degrees.
Pen Foreman, Honorary Chair of the CIfA Board, 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, Forensic 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.”
The University of Bradford was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2021 in recognition of for its world-leading work and innovation in developing archaeological technology and techniques and its influence on practice, policy and society.
Professor Shirley Congdon, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Chris Gaffney, the University’s Professor of Archaeological Science, received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize from then-named Prince Charles and Princess Anne at a special ceremony.
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