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PhD Archaeology at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, with research groups covering a wide geographical range from north-west Scotland to the Levant and Egypt and chronological coverage from the early Holocene to the medieval period.

Department: School of History, Archaeology and Religion  |  Duration: PhD 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time; MPhil 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research leading to a thesis, supported by research centres and seminar series.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in research, academia, heritage, museums, contract work and consultancy.

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Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in archaeology, history, ancient history, conservation science and chemistry, and other related disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and biological and physical sciences. Applicants should normally possess a master's degree in a subject related to their research interests. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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