Overview

Our approach is profoundly multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, bridging the sciences and the humanities.

Archaeological and Forensic Sciences at University of Bradford has a long-established reputation as one of the key centres for archaeological research in the UK. Bringing together staff from both Humanities and Science backgrounds within a single centre, we have created a powerful and distinctive research identity which blends cultural archaeology with cutting edge science.

Career prospects

Many of our graduates find employment as post-doctoral research and development scientists, analytical scientists in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries, research managers, academics, clinical researchers in the NHS and other managed care organisations, in the UK, the EU and overseas.

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Programme Structure

Research within the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences is organised around three themes:

Social and biological identities
Archaeological and heritage sciences
Landscape and settlement archaeology
Individual topics vary considerably within these broad themes.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, 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

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80

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62

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high-quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan.
Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant subject; alternatively, we will consider students who have a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent. Exceptional candidates without such qualifications, but with extensive research experience, may also be considered.
Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by Skype or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 GBP / month

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