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PhD Conservation at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion with a wide range of analytical approaches to archaeological and conservation science and specialist knowledge of metals, pigments and glass within conservation research groups.

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  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research leading to a thesis within the School's research centres.

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.

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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