Overview
The Archaeology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff and research students work in Britain, mainland Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, and in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 4th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.
Career opportunities:
Graduates of Archaeology programme from The University of Exeter have successfully progressed to wide range of roles, examples of which are listed below.
Our taught programmes offer professional skills modules enabling you to learn a particular skill or group of skills within your own area of interest through project or work placement, while our links with industry, museums and independent establishments provide further opportunities to engage in practical work. These experiences have proved valuable for many of our graduates, helping them move into or develop archaeological or heritage careers.
Postgraduates also have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone.
This includes our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme for research students which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Archaeobotany
- Experimental archaeology
- Lithic analysis
- Provenance studies
- Zooarchaeology
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Disciplines
Archaeology View 39 other PhDs in Archaeology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Archaeology, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: £pro-rata part-time
Living costs for Exeter
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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