Course summary
Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff. You may also choose to study for either a PhD or MPhil qualification. Our friendly research community will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. This could be through interdisciplinary research, contributing to research seminars, or organising conferences. We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from early prehistory to the present day. Particular strengths include:
- Mediterranean prehistory, in particular Greece and Italy
- medieval and post-medieval archaeology in Britain and north-western Europe
- the archaeology of standing buildings
- the study of archaeological materials, ancient technology and production
Modules
A PhD in archaeology is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year. The PhD involves a minimum of three years full-time or six years part-time directed research. At the end of this course, you will produce a dissertation (up to 100,000 words) on your chosen area of research. You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you discuss your project in depth with an examination panel.
Assessment method
At the end of this course, you will produce a dissertation (up to 100,000 words) on your chosen area of research. You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you discuss your project in depth with an examination panel.
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 or a related subject (classics, history, anthropology, or history of art) plus a masters at Merit level or above
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
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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