The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has awarded six universities Full Accreditation for their degree programmes in Architectural Technology.

The Robert Gordon University, Sheffield Hallam University, Southampton Solent University and University of Hudersfield all received certificates of re-Accreditation, which symbolises ten years of continued recognition by CIAT for their degree programmes.


University of Central Lancashire and University of the West of England received their certificate of Full Accreditation for the first time. The presentation was made by Mark Kennett, president at the CIAT Presidents’ Annual Dinner Dance in Manchester on 17 November.

Since 2001, CIAT has awarded over 15 degree programmes with Full Accredition and granted the title off an 'Accredited Centre for Learning and Teaching in Architectural Technology'.

Colin Orr, vice-president of Education, said: "The institute has been Accrediting Honours degree programmes in Architectural Technology since 1995 and I am delighted that we are now recognising out ten-year relationship with four of these universities which continue to push the boundaries of the Architectural Technology discipline."

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