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Archaeology and Ancient History PhD- Bioarchaeology
University of Leicester

Student rating
(4.3)

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Location

Main Campus

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Study mode

Part Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

6 Year

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PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time / 7 years part-time. The PhD in Archaeology and Ancient History can be completed either as campus based study here at Leicester or by distance learning. At Leicester, we are home to a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. We offer an exceptional range of flexible career and life changing learning opportunities. We have been teaching students by distance learning for more than 20 years, providing a wide range of internationally-recognised academic qualifications. We offer supervision in Archaeology and Ancient History in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Ancient History Bioarchaeology Prehistoric Archaeology Greek Archaeology Roman Archaeology Material Culture Studies Medieval and Historical Archaeology Landscape Archaeology

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Archaeology
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WUSCA Student ranking
32nd/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
24th
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Complete University Guide Archaeology ranking
3rd
What students say
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Louise Foxall
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Tuition fees
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£5,238 per year
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Overall ratingRating icon4.3
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Uni info

Student rating
(4.3)
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CUG ranking 24th
University of Manchester
University RoadLeicesterLeicestershireLE1 7RHUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Leicester 0.4 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 41.6 miles away