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Archaeology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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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
We work closely with the British Geological Survey and University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, where students benefit from using the specialist facilities. You are also welcome to join the activities and events of our research centres.

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

Additional fee information

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