Overview

About the programme

A research degree in Archaeology at the Birkbeck, University of London offers you the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly context.

Research training in any academic discipline helps to channel creativity into critical innovatory reasoning. The legitimate authority of original, independent research depends upon persuasive analytical arguments supported by critically evaluated evidence.

Programme Structure

Key specialisms include:

archaeology of human evolution
archaeology of prehistoric architecture
archaeology of urban settlement
archaeology of cult and ritual
death and burial
port archaeology
social archaeology
archaeology and photography
attitudes to the past
post-colonialism and archaeology
interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in history and archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology View 37 other PhDs in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

Confirmed (or predicted) Merit or above at MA level in ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, classics, history or a related discipline, with a distinction in the dissertation.
Students applying for the PhD by distance learning will need a distinction at MA level (or equivalent) in the aforementioned disciplines.

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

15570 GBP / year

≈ 15570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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