PhD Archaeology
University of Exeter
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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 2014 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 3rd in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.We offer supervision across a ...Read more

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 2014 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 3rd in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.We offer supervision across a wide variety of research specialisms. Visit our staff profiles for details of our individual research interests.

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17 Feb 25

Great campus in a great location with nice lecturers and mostly friendly students. Some facilities could be improved or updated, bathroom access is sometimes a..Read more

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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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Great campus in a great location with nice lecturers and mostly friendly students. Some facilities could be improved or updated, bathroom access is sometimes a...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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