Archaeology PhD
Durham University
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Our top-rated, internationally-acclaimed department supports early-career researchers to pursue innovative research projects and develop their ideas, skill sets, networks and intellectual horizons, toward building professional or academic careers in Archaeology, Heritage, Museums, Conservation, and beyond.We have a world-class reputation for teaching and research, being regularly ranked one of the top two Archaeology departments in the UK (e.g. Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2014 and 2021) ...Read more

Our top-rated, internationally-acclaimed department supports early-career researchers to pursue innovative research projects and develop their ideas, skill sets, networks and intellectual horizons, toward building professional or academic careers in Archaeology, Heritage, Museums, Conservation, and beyond.

We have a world-class reputation for teaching and research, being regularly ranked one of the top two Archaeology departments in the UK (e.g.

  • Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2014 and 2021
  • ) and one of the top ten globally (
  • World University QS rankings 2023
  • ).

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    The town of Durham is charming and vibrant, and just generally a nice place to live. Student life may be a little unvaried, but the colleges do a good job of offering social..Read more

    Entry requirements

    The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.

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    Durham University
    Stockton Road Durham County Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Durham  0.5 miles away
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