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PhD Archaeology at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Archaeology is a research degree in Durham's Department of Archaeology producing a dissertation of up to 100,000 words, or a portfolio of publications, based on substantial original research.

Department: Department of Archaeology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to a year of continuation writing-up time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research spans archaeologies of Britain, Europe, West Asia, Egypt, North Africa, South Asia and East Asia from the Palaeolithic to the 21st century. Facilities include aDNA, isotope, thermoluminescence and bioarchaeology laboratories, GIS and digital imaging.

Career pathways

A PhD is necessary for careers in university research and teaching; the department also supports careers in heritage, museums and conservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally have a masters-level qualification in a related area, evidence of previous research training, and a strong project proposal developed with a supervisor in the department before application.

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to a year of continuation writing-up time

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