Overview

Our top-rated, internationally-acclaimed Department of Archaeology at Durham University supports early-career researchers to pursue innovative research projects and develop their ideas, skill sets, networks and intellectual horizons, toward building professional or academic careers in Archaeology, Heritage, Museums, Conservation, and beyond.

Research

We have a very wide range of research specialisms, encompassing archaeologies of Britain and Europe, West Asia, Egypt and North Africa, South Asia and East Asia, the Palaeolithic to the 21st century, studying materials from human remains to iconography, and honing cutting-edge scientific methods to theoretical frameworks.

Programme Structure

Research interests include:

Ceramic Analysis, Ceramic Petrography, and the Application of Materials Science in Archaeology
Archaeological Science
Human Interaction and Environmental Impact on Ancient Landscapes
The Social and Economic Development of Early States
Prehistoric Levant
3-D Digital Imaging and Printing
Material Things: Early Modern English Embroidery as Art, Social Practice and Material Culture
Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology View 37 other PhDs in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent
Transcripts of your qualifications  
English language test certificates if taken
Personal statement
Two satisfactory references
Scholarship documentation (if applicable) 
Research proposal

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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