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MPhil in Archaeological Research

University of Cambridge

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Cambridge

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-24

  • Duration

    10 months

Course summary

Often a stepping stone toward PhD studies, this course allows students considerable freedom in designing an independent course of study under the direction of a supervisor. Applicants will normally have already assembled an appropriate data set and questions for their dissertation at the time of application. The MPhil provides training in archaeological research methods and associated transferable skills, and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation under academic guidance. This dissertation and its topic are normally considered as a vehicle for working out detailed plans for pursuing a PhD, but may also be taken as a standalone one-year MPhil degree.

The MPhil in Archaeological Research consists of three components, structured around independent study:

  • A research paper (6,000 words)
  • A research skills module
  • The dissertation (25,000 words).

This course is for students who have a substantial and appropriate background in archaeology (at the first-degree level and in fieldwork) accompanied by considerable maturity in the development of their research topic. Training in specific research skills (archaeological computing, quantitative methods, GIS and/or laboratory-based techniques) are arranged as appropriate to the student's needs.

Assessment

Thesis

The dissertation is an extended piece of independent, original research. Students work with their supervisor to formulate a dissertation project, carry out research and write it up. The topic of the dissertation has to be approved by the Faculty Degree Committee; the dissertation is of maximum 25,000 words (excluding bibliography, tables, figures and appendices) and is due at the end of August; it counts as 70 per cent of the student’s final mark.

Essays

A research paper of up to 6000 words will account for 25 per cent of the final mark for the degree and will be developed under guidance from the student’s supervisor. The research paper is an important milestone which helps students progress towards the dissertation.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,339per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Cambridge

  • University League Table

    1st

  • Campus address

    University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 27 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 195
    177 88%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    n/a

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