| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Archaeology and Anthropology |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| graduate-secretary@arch.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 333520 |
The PhD in Archaeology is an opportunity for original research leading to a thesis within a structured research environment that encourages both independence and collaboration. The Department of Archaeology provides research training for PhD students through regular research skills seminars. All PhD students are assigned a supervisor and an advisor and may have additional co-supervisors and/or advisors who make up their ‘supervisory team’. Students will have frequent meetings with their supervisor and other team members, either together or individually. PhD students receive a progress review at the end of their second and fourth terms. The PhD is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of Archaeology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.
The thesis topic is normally proposed by the student and then decided between the student and the supervisor, and assistance is provided on elements of methodology and analysis, as well as with the written presentation. The thesis must satisfy the examiners that the candidate can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject. The PhD is assessed solely on the basis of the thesis examination.
A PhD thesis in Archaeology must represent a significant contribution to knowledge. with a word count of not more than 80,000 words, excluding appendices, footnotes and bibliography. Students may be required to complete courses in research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, communication and safety during their first Michaelmas term at Cambridge, and attend such lectures and courses as are considered appropriate by their supervisor.
Learning Outcomes A PhD thesis in Archaeology is expected to be a lucid, scholarly and substantial research contribution to knowledge on its topic, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the wider context of the chosen topic.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have achieved a mark of at least 68 in a UK MA or MPhil or the equivalent from a non-UK institution, or possess relevant professional experience. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The PhD in Archaeology is an opportunity for original research leading to a thesis within a structured research environment that encourages both independence and collaboration. The Department of Archaeology provides research training for PhD students through regular research skills seminars. All PhD students are assigned a supervisor and an advisor and may have additional co-supervisors and/or advisors who make up their ‘supervisory team’. Students will have frequent meetings with their supervisor and other team members, either together or individually. PhD students receive a progress review at the end of their second and fourth terms. The PhD is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of Archaeology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.
The thesis topic is normally proposed by the student and then decided between the student and the supervisor, and assistance is provided on elements of methodology and analysis, as well as with the written presentation. The thesis must satisfy the examiners that the candidate can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject. The PhD is assessed solely on the basis of the thesis examination.
A PhD thesis in Archaeology must represent a significant contribution to knowledge. with a word count of not more than 80,000 words, excluding appendices, footnotes and bibliography. Students may be required to complete courses in research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, communication and safety during their first Michaelmas term at Cambridge, and attend such lectures and courses as are considered appropriate by their supervisor.
Learning Outcomes A PhD thesis in Archaeology is expected to be a lucid, scholarly and substantial research contribution to knowledge on its topic, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the wider context of the chosen topic.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have achieved a mark of at least 68 in a UK MA or MPhil or the equivalent from a non-UK institution, or possess relevant professional experience. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The PhD in Archaeology is an opportunity for original research leading to a thesis within a structured research environment that encourages both independence and collaboration. The Department of Archaeology provides research training for PhD students through regular research skills seminars. All PhD students are assigned a supervisor and an advisor and may have additional co-supervisors and/or advisors who make up their ‘supervisory team’. Students will have frequent meetings with their supervisor and other team members, either together or individually. PhD students receive a progress review at the end of their second and fourth terms. The PhD is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of Archaeology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.
The thesis topic is normally proposed by the student and then decided between the student and the supervisor, and assistance is provided on elements of methodology and analysis, as well as with the written presentation. The thesis must satisfy the examiners that the candidate can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject. The PhD is assessed solely on the basis of the thesis examination.
A PhD thesis in Archaeology must represent a significant contribution to knowledge. with a word count of not more than 80,000 words, excluding appendices, footnotes and bibliography. Students may be required to complete courses in research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, communication and safety during their first Michaelmas term at Cambridge, and attend such lectures and courses as are considered appropriate by their supervisor.
Learning Outcomes A PhD thesis in Archaeology is expected to be a lucid, scholarly and substantial research contribution to knowledge on its topic, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the wider context of the chosen topic.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have achieved a mark of at least 68 in a UK MA or MPhil or the equivalent from a non-UK institution, or possess relevant professional experience. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The PhD in Archaeology is an opportunity for original research leading to a thesis within a structured research environment that encourages both independence and collaboration. The Department of Archaeology provides research training for PhD students through regular research skills seminars. All PhD students are assigned a supervisor and an advisor and may have additional co-supervisors and/or advisors who make up their ‘supervisory team’. Students will have frequent meetings with their supervisor and other team members, either together or individually. PhD students receive a progress review at the end of their second and fourth terms. The PhD is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of Archaeology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.
The thesis topic is normally proposed by the student and then decided between the student and the supervisor, and assistance is provided on elements of methodology and analysis, as well as with the written presentation. The thesis must satisfy the examiners that the candidate can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject. The PhD is assessed solely on the basis of the thesis examination.
A PhD thesis in Archaeology must represent a significant contribution to knowledge. with a word count of not more than 80,000 words, excluding appendices, footnotes and bibliography. Students may be required to complete courses in research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, communication and safety during their first Michaelmas term at Cambridge, and attend such lectures and courses as are considered appropriate by their supervisor.
Learning Outcomes A PhD thesis in Archaeology is expected to be a lucid, scholarly and substantial research contribution to knowledge on its topic, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the wider context of the chosen topic.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have achieved a mark of at least 68 in a UK MA or MPhil or the equivalent from a non-UK institution, or possess relevant professional experience. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The MPhil in Archaeology allows students to gain a critical appreciation of archaeology, the human past, and its place in the modern world, as well as training in research and analytical skills and expertise in a chosen, specialist area. Through research-led teaching, staff and students interact in lectures, seminars, language classes and laboratory-based practicals with the aims of mastering the basics of theory and method. Students may also participate in ongoing research projects.
Students may choose to specialise in any of the following options, if available. Prospective applicants are advised to check with the Department and check the website before applying, to find out which options are available for the forthcoming year:
Archaeology of the Americas
Egyptian Archaeology
European Prehistory
Archaeology of the Global Middle Ages
Mesopotamian Archaeology
Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Archaeology
South Asian Archaeology
African Archaeology
Learning Outcomes The overall aim of the MPhil in Archaeology is to provide Master’s-level education in archaeology at the highest standard. This involves three aims:
To enable students to attain a critical appreciation of archaeology, the human past, and its place in the modern world. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand the broader context and methods of archaeology, and to be able to enter a range of archaeological professions.
To train students in a particular subject of specialisation through a coherent programme of teaching focused upon a specific topic, area, or methodology, as defined in the objectives of the course. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to pursue independent research in their field of specialisation.
To give students training in a range of general, transferable skills, such as writing, presentation, research skills, and formulating and analysing arguments. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to exercise these skills in any professional-level work which requires them.
Continuing Students taking the MPhil in Archaeology who wish to continue to the PhD in Archaeology are required to achieve a mark of at least 68 overall and no less than 68 in their dissertation. They must obtain the support of an appropriate supervisor before making an application. In some circumstances, additional academic conditions may be set to ensure appropriate skills are in place prior to admittance on the PhD programme.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Expected Academic Standard If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Students are expected to enter the MPhil in Archaeology from a range of backgrounds: From undergraduate degrees in archaeology at the University of Cambridge or similar UK institutions |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The MPhil in Archaeology allows students to gain a critical appreciation of archaeology, the human past, and its place in the modern world, as well as training in research and analytical skills and expertise in a chosen, specialist area. Our emphasis at the MPhil level is on research-led teaching so that staff and students interact in lectures, seminars, language classes and laboratory-based practicals with the aims of mastering the basics of theory and method, while also engaging students as participants in ongoing research projects.
Students may choose to specialise in any of the following options if available - a check should be made with the Department before application to find out which options are available that year:
Archaeology of the Americas
Egyptian Archaeology
European Prehistory
Medieval Archaeology
Mesopotamian Archaeology
Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Archaeology
South Asian Archaeology
African Archaeology
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Expected Academic Standard If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Students are expected to enter the MPhil in Archaeology from a range of backgrounds: From undergraduate degrees in archaeology at the University of Cambridge or similar UK institutions |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |