Archaeology PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Archaeology equips students with independent research skills and advanced knowledge. It involves directed research, supervision, assessment, and training with a specialized focus on Mediterranean prehistory, medieval archaeology, and archaeological materials. Graduates pursue diverse careers in academia, cultural heritage management, and beyond.

Program Outline

Outline:

• PhD in archaeology involves independent study with supervision meetings throughout the year.
• Minimum of three years full-time or six years part-time directed research.
• Dissertation (up to 100,000 words) on chosen research area.
• Verbal examination (viva voce) with an examination panel.

Assessment:

• Annual review assessments to ensure satisfactory project progress.
• First year is probationary for full-time students (first two years for part-time students).
• Annual reviews involve a viva with an independent internal assessor.

Teaching:

• Regular supervision with a team of at least two supervisors.
• Full-time students meet with their supervisory team at least 10 times each year (six times for part-time students).
• Faculty of Arts Researcher Training Programme for all PhD students.
• Training designed around individual needs in consultation with supervisor.
• Formal workshops in essential skills (academic writing, IT, communication), work placements, and public engagement activities.

Careers:

• Academia
• Museums and heritage management
• Commercial archaeology
• Conservation and management
• Media and marketing
• Primary and secondary teaching
• Central and local government

Other:

• Research strengths include:
• Mediterranean prehistory, particularly Greece and Italy
• Medieval and post-medieval archaeology in Britain and north-western Europe
• Archaeology of standing buildings
• Study of archaeological materials, ancient technology, and production
• Collaboration with the British Geological Survey and University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre.
• Access to specialist facilities.
• Opportunity to join research centre activities and events.

UK fees: £5,100

International fees: £21,500