PhD 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 ...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.

We offer supervision across a wide variety of research specialisms. Visit our

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  • for details of our individual research interests.

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    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 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

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    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

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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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