Archaeology PhD
University of Aberdeen
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Archaeology at Aberdeen has a distinctive northern flavour and is far reaching, both in terms of our geographical scope and methodological expertise. Spanning the circumpolar region from Mongolia to the Canadian Arctic, and the Palaeolithic to the present day, our research incorporates the latest technical, theoretical and scientific approaches in archaeology. Closer to home, our staff are recognised experts in the archaeology of Scotland. In seeking to understand how ancient people lived their ...Read more

Archaeology at Aberdeen has a distinctive northern flavour and is far reaching, both in terms of our geographical scope and methodological expertise. Spanning the circumpolar region from Mongolia to the Canadian Arctic, and the Palaeolithic to the present day, our research incorporates the latest technical, theoretical and scientific approaches in archaeology. Closer to home, our staff are recognised experts in the archaeology of Scotland. In seeking to understand how ancient people lived their lives, structured their world, and engaged with their environment, archaeologists ask the big questions that can provide us with the tools to tackle global challenges in the present. Archaeological research at Aberdeen spans the arts and humanities and physical, social and biological sciences, reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of the Archaeology Department and the collaborative ethos at University of Aberdeen. Our research culture is outward looking and international, exploring big questions in innovative ways. We have developed a collaborative approach to contemporary debates including migration and mobility, climate change, human-environment interactions, culture-contact/change, and the role of the past in the present. We offer PhD supervision (full-time and part-time) across a range of specialisms including, but not limited to: Archaeology of the North Human Palaeoecology & Bioarchaeology Public, Community and Indigenous Archaeologies.

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Aidan
21 Oct 25

I like the opportunities and the department here for my course, also the student life here is great with all the societies on offer, I've made many friends from all sorts of..Read more

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Jessica
21 Oct 25

Best: I love the university campus. It's really close to everything you'd need (including the accommodation village, which is a 20 minute walk - a nice walk through a really..Read more

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Aidan
21 Oct 25
Archaeology - MA (Hons)
I like the opportunities and the department here for my course, also the student life here is great with all the societies on offer, I've made many friends from all sorts of...
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Jessica
21 Oct 25
Archaeology - MA (Hons)
Best: I love the university campus. It's really close to everything you'd need (including the accommodation village, which is a 20 minute walk - a nice walk through a really...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
University Office Regent Walk, King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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