Overview
Supervision and research areas
The Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester offers supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- Ancient History
- Bioarchaeology
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Greek Archaeology
- Roman Archaeology
- Medieval and Historical Archaeology
- Landscape Archaeology
PhD description
PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).
A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
The PhD in Archaeology and Ancient History can be completed either as campus based study here at Leicester or by distance learning.
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We offer supervision in Archaeology and Ancient History in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- Ancient History
- Bioarchaeology
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Greek Archaeology
- Roman Archaeology
- Material Culture Studies
- Medieval and Historical Archaeology
- Landscape Archaeology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you are an international applicant and require a visa to study in the UK you should submit your application at least four months before the proposed start date
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General requirements
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.
- English language requirements for subjects requiring the equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
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International
16200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 48 months.
International: £16,200 - £18,200 per year
UK Distance learning
- Starting in 2023/24 academic year: £21,850 total course fee
International Distance learning
- Starting in 2023/24 academic year: £26,000 total course fee
Living costs for Leicester
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