Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 84 months, Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified
- Starting April 2027 - Application deadline not specified
Language
English
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. OR 90
IELTS: The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 - 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology, Ancient History
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ancient History
- Bioarchaeology
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Greek Archaeology
- Medieval and Historical Archaeology
- Landscape Archaeology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90. IELTS: 6.5.
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 20200 GBP / year
- Domestic: 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Leicester, United Kingdom: 751 - 1426 GBP / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
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