MPhil (Research) Archaeology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

MPhil (Research) in Archaeology requires a course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge. The thesis is 30,000-40,000 words.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Humanities | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research strengths include Scottish archaeology, Mediterranean archaeology, historical archaeology, aerial archaeology and battlefield and conflict archaeology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Applicants submit academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references (one academic, the other academic or professional) and named supervisor information; candidates are usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. English language (applicants from non-English speaking countries as defined by the UK Government): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with Reading, Listening and Speaking at least 23 and Writing at least 24 for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start and met in a single sitting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time annual tuition fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is to be confirmed. Part-time study is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time study is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply separately. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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