PhD Archaeology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Archaeology at Aberdeen has a distinctive northern flavour and is far reaching, both in terms of our geographical scope and methodological expertise. Spanning the circumpolar region from Mongolia to the Canadian Arctic, and the Palaeolithic to the present day, our research incorporates the latest technical, theoretical and scientific approaches in archaeology. Closer to home, our staff are recognised experts in the archaeology of Scotland.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Archaeology of the North, Human Palaeoecology & Bioarchaeology, Public, Community, and Indigenous Archaeologies, Ancient DNA, Arctic Archaeology and Early Medieval Archaeology.

Career pathways

Many of our researchers pursue an academic career undertaking research, teaching, and curatorial posts in universities, museums and private institutions and work in a range of areas from interpreting ancient environments to communicating archaeology to the public.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this programme you must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline. If English is not your first language you must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. View English language criteria

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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