Archaeology Durham University

Overview

This Archaeology programme offered by Durham University enables early-career researchers to undertake original projects leading to MA/MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD, or PhD in Heritage and Preservation Studies qualifications. Research spans Britain and Europe, West Asia, Egypt and North Africa, South Asia and East Asia, from the Palaeolithic to the 21st century, encompassing topics ranging from human remains and iconography to scientific techniques and theoretical approaches. Students benefit from expert supervision, interdisciplinary engagement, researcher meetings, and active Research and Impact Groups.

Key Facts

Research training includes guidance from two supervisors, access to specialist laboratories, digital methods resources, departmental seminars, workshops, researcher development opportunities, and funding schemes supporting academic activities. The department also provides facilities for conservation, digital imaging, geographic information systems, remote sensing, bioarchaeological analysis, and archaeological science, alongside opportunities for teaching experience, software training, career development, and participation in departmental research communities.