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Archaeology and Ancient History PhD and MPhil

How to Apply

Apply for a PhD or MPhil in Archaeology and Ancient History

  1. Search our staff research interests to make sure we offer PhD/MPhil supervision in the area you want to work in
  2. Submit a pre-application form
  3. Draft a research proposal that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing
  4. Prepare your supporting documents
  5. Submit your online application or apply by post

The School of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester comprises a thriving and world-class team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and delivering teaching to the highest standards. 

Our Research Degrees

The School of Archaeology and Ancient History offers supervision for the degrees of:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Full-Time and Part-Time

The School of Archaeology and Ancient History also offers a distance learning PhD.

PhD and MPhil Supervisors and Research Areas

We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in areas that are compatible with the research interests of our academic staff, which include:

  • Ancient History
  • Bioarchaeology
  • Greek Archaeology  
  • Historical Archaeology
  • Prehistoric Archaeology
  • Roman Archaeology

PhD Studentships and Funding

Funded PhD studentships and other funding opportunities are advertised as they become available:

PhD and MPhil Description

Candidates are required to submit a written thesis of 80,000 words (PhD) or 50,000 words (MPhil) which is assessed in an oral examination.

The thesis must be submitted for examination within the following periods of registration:

Minimum Maximum
PhD Full-Time Two Years Four Years
PhD Part-Time/Distance Learning Three Years Six Years
MPhil Full-Time One Year Two Years
MPhil Part-Time Two Years Four Years

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