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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
FEB-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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Work with world-leading archaeologists at the University of Reading to pursue your own research career. Our expertise spans the Palaeolithic to the Medieval periods, and regions of the world including the UK, Europe, Middle East, South America and China. The University of Reading is renowned for its archaeological research: it is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).
To be accepted on our PhD programme, you will need a Bachelor's degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£21,250 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£21,250 per year
Students from International
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
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