Overview

The Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester offers supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:

Ancient History

Bioarchaeology

Prehistoric Archaeology

Greek Archaeology

Roman Archaeology

Medieval and Historical Archaeology

Landscape Archaeology

Key facts

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).
A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
The PhD in Archaeology and Ancient History can be completed either as campus based study here at Leicester or by distance learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient History
Bioarchaeology
Prehistoric Archaeology
Greek Archaeology
Medieval and Historical Archaeology
Landscape Archaeology

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology Ancient History View 24 other PhDs in Ancient History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.

English language requirements for subjects requiring the equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

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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

20200 GBP / year

≈ 20200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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