Archaeology PhD
University of Brighton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Brighton

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Full Time

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OCT-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Brighton

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Our Archaeology candidates typically become student members of the university’s Past Human and Environment Dynamics Research and Enterprise Group, and benefit from specialist and cross-disciplinary support.Projects for doctoral research draw on methodologies from a variety of fields, including environmental science, geology and geography, drawing directly on the interdisciplinary ethos of the School of Applied Sciences.We offer interdisciplinary supervisory combinations with other university ...Read more

Our Archaeology candidates typically become student members of the university’s

  • Past Human and Environment Dynamics Research and Enterprise Group
  • , and benefit from specialist and cross-disciplinary support.

    Projects for doctoral research draw on methodologies from a variety of fields, including environmental science, geology and geography, drawing directly on the interdisciplinary ethos of the School of Applied Sciences.

    We offer interdisciplinary supervisory combinations with other university departments, for example the work of digital 3D-imaging and heritage research or that of the

  • Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories
  • .

    You can develop research plans and apply methods involving both quantitative and qualitative data, supported by appropriate research methods training.

    Key Information

    As an Archaeology | Archaeological Sciences PhD student, you will benefit from:

    • a supervisory team comprising 2-3 members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional external supervisor from another school, research institution, or industry.
    • desk space and access to a desktop PC, either in one of the postgraduate offices on the sixth floor of the award-winning Cockcroft Building, or within the adjacent Heavy Engineering Block.
    • access to a range of electronic resources via the University’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries.
    • state-of-the-art research facilities on the Moulsecoomb site, including geochemical and geotechnical laboratories, microscopy laboratories (optical and scanning electron microscopes), as well as a large array of field equipment.

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
    WUSCA student ranking
    These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
    99/101
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    70th

    Entry requirements

    The entry requirements for the PhD are: a recognised Master s degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references or, unless a School exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £4,796 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £4,796. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

    Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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    CUG ranking
    70th
    University of Brighton
    Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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