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PhD in Archaeology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

New applications for the PhD in Archaeology are no longer being accepted. Students interested in a PhD in this field may wish to consider the Anthropological Archaeology specialization offered as part of the Anthropology PhD program described here. Requirements for students currently enrolled in the PhD program are listed below.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 16 courses (64 unit hours) is required. Course requirements are as follows: CAS AR 891 Contemporary Theory in Archaeology

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Entry requirements

All students pursuing a PhD in Archaeology are required to demonstrate graduate-level reading proficiency in two foreign languages by the end of the fifth term. In the program of study, the specific languages and the mode for demonstrating proficiency must be detailed. Modern language courses may not be counted toward the fulfillment of the 16 required degree courses.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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