MA by Research Archaeology
University of Exeter
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OverviewOur research can be grouped into the following themes•Archaeology of the Americas•Bioarchaeology•Experimental archaeology•Landscape archaeology•Material culture and social agency•Wetlands, coastal and maritime landscapes•Research overview•This Research in the Archaeology Department covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.Our staff and research students work ...Read more

Overview

Our research can be grouped into the following themes

Archaeology of the Americas

Bioarchaeology

Experimental archaeology

Landscape archaeology

Material culture and social agency

Wetlands, coastal and maritime landscapes

Research overview

This Research in the Archaeology Department covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.

Our staff and research students work in Britain, mainland Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, and in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 4th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.

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58/101
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20 Feb 24

Where the university is placed is so beautiful and the lecturers are really passionate about what they teach and are very supportive..Read more

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07 Jan 15

Great teaching, beautiful campus, uni staff are really friendly and helpful and the accommodation varies but you get what you pay for so there's cheap rooms if that's what you..Read more

Entry requirements

To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: a good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject; a taught Masters degree in a relevant subject.

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Tuition fees per year 2023/24: £4,712 full-time; Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £4, 900 full-time.

£22,600 per year

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£22,600 per year

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20 Feb 24
Archaeology with Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
Where the university is placed is so beautiful and the lecturers are really passionate about what they teach and are very supportive...
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Great teaching, beautiful campus, uni staff are really friendly and helpful and the accommodation varies but you get what you pay for so there's cheap rooms if that's what you...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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