PhD (School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences) at University of Bradford

Programme overview

The School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences uniquely integrates Archaeological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Archaeology and Forensic and Medical Sciences to further the study of people, their society and their environments in the present and the past. Our approach is profoundly multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, bridging the sciences and the humanities. Archaeological and Forensic Sciences at Bradford has a long-established reputation as one of the key centres for archaeological research in the UK.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering | Department: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Many of our graduates find employment as post-doctoral research and development scientists, analytical scientists in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries, research managers, academics, clinical researchers in the NHS and other managed care organisations, in the UK, the EU and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high-quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant subject; alternatively, we will consider students who have a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent. Exceptional candidates without such qualifications, but with extensive research experience, may also be considered. Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by Skype or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we ask for a minimum standard entry requirement of 6.0 IELTS (with sub tests not lower than 5.5). The certificate must have been gained within two years of the proposed start date.

Intake: February (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/phd-arch-sci

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