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My research focuses on the Faynan, Jordan during the Roman and Byzantine periods. I am using a GIS and survey data to study imperial, domestic and industrial spatial patterns across the landscape. For me one of the greatest strengths of this department is its GIS lab. Housed within the building it is a resource primarily available to the school and is not space shared with other departments. This creates a space where other departments can visit and enrich the learning environment, but is never overcrowded, allowing both professors and students access to the computers for research.

Hannah Friedman (USA): The Roman and Byzantine Faynan: Imperial Support and Industry

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School of Archaeology and Ancient History,
University of Leicester, University Road,
Leicester, LE1 7RH

Tel +44 (0)116 252 2611
Fax +44 (0)116 252 5005

Email arch-anchist@le.ac.uk

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International Students

Masters Degrees and Research Degrees (PhD)

Dan StewartAfter studying on both coasts of Canada, I decided on Leicester for my PhD due to the wide variety of ancient historical and archaeological specialists in the department. The openness and accessibility of the faculty and staff have meant that my research has greatly benefited from their input, as there are many opportunities to present and discuss one’s own research. The contacts the University has helped provide me have enabled me to attend and participate at conferences on two continents, and have encouraged my connections with a survey project in Greece. The collegial atmosphere of the department leaves me in no doubt that I made the right choice.

Dan Stewart (Canada): Land-Use and Acculturation in the Rural Roman Peloponnese

 

As a key element of its internationally-recognised research culture, the School of Archaeology and Ancient History possesses a thriving community of graduate students, from Britain, continental Europe and overseas. Many are studying on the University of Leicester campus, while many others are Distance Learning students scattered across the globe. The School is always keen to recruit talented graduates. This page provides some orientation for international students considering campus-based graduate courses at the School, and present some personal profiles by current students.

In the UK, graduate study in subjects like archaeology and ancient history normally comprises a one-year full time Masters degree, followed by a three-year full time research degree (PhD). (NB. Visa restrictions mean that part-time campus-based graduate study is not available to overseas students, but it is normal for Distance Learning programmes)

We welcome informal contacts from students considering applying to us for campus-based study. For Masters courses, please contact the relevant course director. For campus-based research degrees, please contact: The Graduate Tutor, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom. Email: arch-pgr@le.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)116 252 2777. Fax: +44 (0)116 223 5005

Masters Degrees

Masters degrees in the UK comprise one year of intensive full-time study. Programmes run from October to September, with taught courses during the autumn and spring semesters, and a research dissertation completed during the following summer. In the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, Masters degrees are examined entirely by coursework and dissertation; there are no examination papers. Applicants for a Masters degree should normally have a good Bachelors degree (e.g. a US GPA better than 3.00) in a relevant field.

Both the course and the members of the school are really helping me to focus my interests (I was encouraged to pursue non-traditional themes such as the study of Roman children), and to prepare for a research degree. It is an ideal place to study the ancient world since the School combines the study of both history and archaeology. Everyone is friendly, so I really felt from the beginning that I was part of a community, which included students, lecturers, professors and field archaeologists, rather than simply one of a mass of students.
Katie Huntley (USA): MA Rome and its Neighbours

 

Research Degrees (PhD)

A UK doctorate normally comprises three years of full time study, often followed by some months 'writing up' on reduced fees before the thesis is submitted. The three years are entirely dedicated to research and writing of a thesis; there is no formal taught component (although there is plenty of training in research techniques and other relevant skills, and careers advice). The thesis is normally examined by viva voce (oral defence) within three months of submission, by a panel comprising one internal examiner (i.e. from the School), and one external examiner (from another institution, normally another UK university). Applicants for a doctorate should normally have a good Masters degree in a relevant field.