Anthropology and Archaeology (PhD, MPhil) at University of Bristol

The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology takes an international 'four-field' approach, combining archaeology with evolutionary, social and linguistic anthropology. Our key strengths lie in our integrated approaches to understanding cultural, biological and social diversity and change. We focus particularly on adaptation, adversity and globalisation and our research themes include 'Ecologies', 'Liveable Futures', 'Transitions and Turbulence', and 'Connections and Creativity'.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: MPhil: one year full-time, two years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028.  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MPhil: a standalone, one-year (full-time) research degree. Students will undertake their own research project, concluding in the submission of a 25,000-word dissertation. Students may have the option to audit units from our taught master's programmes if they are relevant to their research.

Career pathways

Graduates from our department have gone on to work in diverse professional contexts, including higher education and research, archaeology, NGOs, international development, policy-making, museums, the heritage sector, and government, public and private sector organisations.

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