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Archaeological Science at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

This course offers the ideal preparation for a PhD in archaeological science. You will develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of specific areas, such as ancient materials, zooarchaeology and osteoarchaeology. You can then enjoy the flexibility to follow your own specialist pathway, supported by our expert staff. We offer a diverse range of expertise, with particular strengths including:

  • The study of archaeological materials, ancient technology and production
  • Mediterranean prehistory, in particular Greece and Italy
  • Medieval and post-medieval archaeology in Britain and north-western Europe
  • The archaeology of standing buildings
You are also welcome to join the activities and events of our research centres, in the:
  • Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies (CSPS)
  • Centre for Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (CLABS)
  • Institute for Medieval Research

Modules

This course is made up of 180 credits. Full-time students complete 180 credits in a year, while part-time students complete 180 credits over two years. You will complete the taught component of the programme (the two core modules and one optional module) in the first year of study. You will take two ‘Special Topic’ modules, enabling you to gain advanced knowledge and understanding of specific areas of archaeology by period or theme and/or archaeological science (as appropriate). You will also choose from two faculty-wide modules where you will join students from other arts and humanities disciplines to build on research and careers skills. The culmination of your course is a 25,000 word dissertation written during the summer. This will include a major scientific analysis of archaeological evidence, and will be supervised by two academic members of staff with expertise in your chosen field.

Assessment method

Assessment is by 25,000-word thesis.

How to apply

International applicants

IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements - As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in archaeology. Students with other relevant qualifications (i.e. a science degree) or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fee information see, https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fees/postgraduate-fees
Archaeological Science at University of Nottingham - UCAS