Archaeology

Program Overview

This research program covers human origins to the recent past, using field-based approaches and methodological innovation. Its themes include Archaeology of the Americas, Bioarchaeology, Experimental archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Material culture and social agency, and Wetlands, coastal and maritime landscapes. Supervised by experts in various research specialisms, the program offers a wide range of opportunities for students.

Program Outline

• Archaeology of the Americas
• Bioarchaeology
• Experimental archaeology
• Landscape archaeology
• Material culture and social agency
• Wetlands, coastal and maritime landscapes

Other:

• This Research in the Archaeology Department covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.
• Our staff and research students work in Britain, mainland Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, and in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 4th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.
• We offer supervision across a wide variety of research specialisms.

Tuition Fees per year 2024/25 Home: £4,786 full-time; £pro-rata part-time International: £22,600 full-time

Currency:

GBP For those studying for more than one year, our fees are expected to increase modestly in line with Consumer Price Inflation measured in December each year. Tuition Fees per year 2023/24 Home: £4,712 full-time; £pro-rata part-time International: £20,500 full-time

Currency:

GBP For those studying for more than one year, our fees are expected to increase modestly in line with Consumer Price Inflation measured in December each year.