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PhD Prehistory and Early History (Dr. phil.) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in Prehistory and Early History at the University of Münster leading to the degree Dr. phil. Candidates complete a structured, supervised doctoral study with a dissertation and defence.

Faculty: Fachbereich 8 History/Philosophy  |  Department: Historical Seminar, Department of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology  |  Duration: Typically four years (minimum two)  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Structured, individually supervised doctoral studies with a research colloquium (at least two talks), elective components such as research-project participation, conferences and publication, and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Duration: Typically four years (minimum two)

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