Overview

We have pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than 130 years and have an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. In 1904 the University established the Institute of Archaeology, the first centre for the academic study of the methods and practice of Archaeology alongside Egyptology and Classical Archaeology in the UK.

Features

The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at University of Liverpool is internationally reputed for its world-class interdisciplinary research in diverse fields ranging from the origins of humanity and Old World prehistory to the cultures, languages and texts of the late antiquity and the archaeology of the historical periods.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Human Evolution

Prehistoric Archaeology & Human Palaeoecology

The Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean and the Near East

Later European & British prehistory

Historical Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Apply all year round.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Archaeology View 40 other PhDs in Archaeology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake research leading to a PhD in Archaeology on either a full- or part-time basis.

We ordinarily expect candidates for entry to our PhD programme to hold a first degree in the First or 2:1 class and a Master’s degree (preferably pass of 65% or higher) in a relevant subject area from a UK university, or EU/overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fee

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International

23400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23400 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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