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Master of Philosophy in Archaeological Research at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil in Archaeological Research aims to give students an excellent grounding in higher level research, which provides an ideal platform for doctoral studies. It achieves these aims by training students in a particular specialisation through independent, supervised research. By the end of the course, students will have carried out a substantial research project at a professional level within archaeology.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Archaeology  |  Duration: 10 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This research project should show command of a broad knowledge base and offer original results or insights in a specialised field. The maximum permitted length of the dissertation is 25,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. If you have a non-traditional academic trajectory or your most recent degree is five or more years in the past, please contact the postgraduate admissions administrator before making an application so we can advise you appropriately. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,776 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,408 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

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