Archaeology (PhD/MPhil)
Cardiff University
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02-JAN-25, 01-APR-25, 01-JUL-25

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Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers.OverviewSupervised by experts, our postgraduates encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series.Our projects across disciplines continue to advance research, supported by partners ranging from the Arts and ...Read more

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers.

Overview

Supervised by experts, our postgraduates encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series.

Our projects across disciplines continue to advance research, supported by partners ranging from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to the Welcome Trust.

Programme aims

To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research, academia, heritage, museums, contract work and consultancy.

Distinctive features

Wide geographical coverage in research groups, from north-west Scotland to the Levant and Egypt.

Broad chronological coverage, from early Holocene to the medieval period.

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Cardiff University
PO Box 921 Cardiff CF10 3XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Heath High Level  1.9 miles away

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