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University of Birmingham: Archaeology MRes
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of History and Cultures View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/arts-law-graduate-school |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Uncover the past and join an active research community conducting archaeological work across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond. On our MRes you'll pursue your own research project and take taught modules to develop your subject knowledge and research skills.
Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. You'll broaden your knowledge of archaeology through taught modules to become a confident independent researcher and you’ll complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field.
At Birmingham, you can investigate a research topic of your choice, guided and supported by academic supervisors at all stages of your project. We'll consider all potential archaeological subject areas and advise you on viability and the best ways to develop your project designs.
Archaeology staff in the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology are experts in all areas of British and European prehistoric archaeology. We also offer research expertise in Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine archaeology.
Our thematic specialisms include fields as diverse as mortuary and funerary archaeology, the archaeology of ritual and religion, wetland archaeology, environmental archaeology, landscape archaeology, and GIS and geophysical methods.
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Develop research skills and capabilities relevant for all professional fields in Archaeology and Heritage.
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Our Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology was ranked 8th in the UK Research Excellence Framework Exercise 2021, based on research rated 4* (Times Higher Education).
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An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by Research programmes, you should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant area. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Why you should choose the School of History and Cultures at the University of Birmingham
Join historians, classicists, archaeologists, Africanists, anthropologists, and heritage experts in our School of History and Cultures.
You’ll study at a world top 100 university for arts and humanities (QS World University Rankings 2025).
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