Overview
We have active research contacts with:
- National Museums of Scotland
- Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
- Historic Environment Scotland
You will be assigned two supervisors who will provide expert academic guidance on your chosen research topic. You will meet regularly to discuss your progress and research plans, as well as drafts of your thesis/dissertation chapters, conference papers and potential articles.
In addition to individual supervision, all our PhD students pursue an individually tailored programme of research and professional skills training agreed with their supervisors.
Career opportunities
PhD students in the Archaeology programme at The University of Edinburgh develop a highly valued set of research and professional skills which enable them to go on to a wide variety of careers including academia and in sectors such as museums and heritage, commercial or developer-funded archaeology, the civil service and teaching.
Programme Structure
Focal areas of research include:
- bioarchaeology
- human–environment interactions
- the transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities
- the development of complex societies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant masters degree with an overall mark of at least 65%, or international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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