PhD Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

IPAMAA offers doctoral study in the visual and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world, from Aegean prehistory to late antiquity. Sponsored by Classical Studies, the History of Art and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, it draws on U-M museum and library resources and faculty-directed fieldwork.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology | Duration: Dissertation normally completed in three to four years after coursework | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Requirements include a first-year Proseminar in Classical Archaeology, a load of four courses per semester, five graduate art and archaeology courses, an ancient history course and exam, proficiency in two ancient languages and research languages, qualifying exams (end of year two) and preliminary exams (before end of year three), a dissertation prospectus and defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology (IPAMAA): most students arrive with undergraduate (sometimes master's) backgrounds in Classics, Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology, Ancient History or Ancient Art History; other backgrounds such as Anthropology or Museum Studies are welcome but need additional preparation in classics and ancient languages. Preference goes to applicants with advanced level in one ancient language and intermediate level in another. The programme admits about three to five students a year and receives up to twenty times as many applications.

Duration: Dissertation normally completed in three to four years after coursework

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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