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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Through our MPhil and PhD in Archaeology you'll conduct original and advanced research into a specialist area of archaeology.Our Archaeology MPhil and PhD programmes are research degrees. They are conducted as supervised independent study and are assessed through a single written document that is supported with a viva voce examination.Both degrees involve the production of new knowledge through original research and advanced scholarship, exploring a field of academic study in detail. This involves detailed understanding of the methods, techniques and approaches needed to produce such knowledge, and the wider context of the subject of study.Our PhD students produce a thesis which includes material worthy of academic publication. A PhD qualification is usually necessary for an academic career involving post-doctoral research and/or lecturing.This is a perfect programme to advance your academic career in archaeology. You will also develop employability skills including:project managementreport writingproblem-solvingindependent workingresearch

Tuition fees

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£ 24,400per year

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University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Newcastle University offers some of the most generous scholarships for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    128 67%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    5th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 82%

    6th

    5

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