Overview

Memorial University of Newfoundland has unique strengths for student opportunities in historical archaeology, archaeological sciences, and the ancient indigenous past.

State-of-the-art laboratories specializing in applied archaeological sciences, archaeobotany, archaeoentomology, archaeological conservation, prehistoric, historical and aboriginal archaeology integrate researchers into community-university research initiatives from Northern Labrador and the Arctic, to French Guiana and from British Columbia to Northwest Europe.

As one of the largest Archaeology departments in the country, we train our graduate students to become effective researchers, critical thinkers, and active stewards for our shared archaeological heritage.

Potential career options and outcomes

Archaeologist, museum curator, cultural interpreter, conservator, heritage manager, historic building inspector/conservationist museum educator, cultural resource management in government and private sectors, university and college academic positions, Indigenous government archaeologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Method in the Study of Archaeology and Prehistory
Interpretative Methods in Archaeology
Advanced Studies in Ethnohistory
Approaches to Early Modern Material Culture
History of Archaeology
Space, Place and Landscape
Advances in Environmental Archaeology
When World’s Meet: Nature/Culture and Ontological Conflicts
Archaeology of the Body
Applied Archaeological Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

115

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Archaeology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

Online application & application fee
Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
Resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

4497 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17988 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

3462 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13848 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for St. John's

1159 - 1707 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Archaeology.

Available Scholarships

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