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Archaeology PhD

University of Liverpool

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-DEC-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

At the University of Liverpool, we’ve pioneered the study of the ancient world for over 130 years. A PhD/MPhil in Archaeology allows you to draw on world-class interdisciplinary research in diverse fields, from the origins of humanity and Old-World prehistory to the archaeology of the historical periods.IntroductionThe Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology is internationally reputed for its world-class research, offering the ideal environment to become a recognised specialist in the field. In 1904, we established the Institute of Archaeology, the first centre for the academic study of the methods and practice of archaeology, Egyptology and classical archaeology in the UK.Fieldwork will form an important part of your research. We have several field projects based in the UK and abroad, including Bulgaria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Iraq, Kenya, Jordan, Turkey, and Zambia. Training is also available in a wide range of ancient languages, including Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Coptic, Sumerian and Akkadian. You can study modern languages on the University’s flagship Open Languages programme.We have dedicated budgets for supporting research and training activities, including the Histories, Languages and Cultures Postgraduate Research Fund and The Peet Travel Award. We’ll also provide you with tailored support for applications to external competitive funding schemes.Research topicsOur Archaeology PhD/MPhil covers a broad range of potential topics for investigation. We welcome research proposals in topics including:Old World prehistory (especially the Palaeolithic and Neolithic of Southwest Asia, Mediterranean Europe and Africa)Human evolutionArchaeobotanical (seeds, charcoal) scienceBioarchaeologyArchaeozoologyArchaeomaterialsThe Iron Age in the Mediterranean and the Near EastClassical archaeologyMesopotamian texts, languages, cultures and economiesLater British and European prehistoryMedieval and post-Medieval archaeology.Research cultureResearch in archaeology at Liverpool uses state-of-the-art interdisciplinary methods and approaches. Our research themes include:Human evolutionPrehistoric archaeology and human palaeoecologyThe archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean and the Near EastLater European and British prehistoryHistorical archaeology.

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£ 24,600per year

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    16th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    146 71%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    14th

    8

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