Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Students should contact the advisors first, explaining their motivation for pursuing the degree and their intended area of research.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
- Archaeology
Overview
A Archaeology PhD is a four year research degree at University College Dublin, undertaken within a clearly structured programme including training, taught modules, a Research and Professional Development Plan and opportunities to develop teaching skills.
Features
- All students are assigned a primary supervisor and a variety of academic supports.
- Students are supported in their programme of independent research which will normally culminate in the production of research worthy of peer-reviewed publications.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- All UCD School of Archaeology staff are experienced in supervision of PhD students and have wide ranging expertise, with current field projects in many parts of Europe and Asia and School research interests spanning from heritage management through to experimental archaeology.
- Many of our PhD students have been successful in obtaining Postdoctoral funding following their research.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- A current CV.
- A research proposal.
- Official transcript(s) giving date of award and standard of primary degree and any other degrees or diplomas or transcript(s) of academic performance to date for those who have not yet completed their degree.
- Two academic references. One to be the Head of School/Professor of the major subject which you pursued in your primary degree.
- Must be original signed documentation on Institutional headed paper.
- For overseas candidates whose first language is not English, a certificate of proficiency in the English language (such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS) must be provided.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 22,218 AUD / year (≈ 13,730 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: 11,538 AUD / year (≈ 7,130 EUR / year)
Living costs
Dublin
Ireland
1,780-2,913 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Archaeology.
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships — Grant 10000 EUR, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Grant 1550 EUR, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Amber Scholar
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships — Grant 10000 EUR, Deadline: 12 Mar 2027, Government Of Ireland
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme