Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (MPhil: 2 years; PhD: 3 years)
- Part-time: 48 months (PhD: 4 to 6 years part-time; MPhil: 4 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 75
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology
Overview
The PhD/MPhil Archaeology programme offered by the Bangor University takes advantage of the fantastic location in an area which has a wide range of archaeological monuments and the remains of the industrial revolution. Here you will find a lively and expanding postgraduate research community and will be part of a close-knit and supportive learning environment.
Careers
You can pursue an academic career in Archaeology. The high level analytical and research skills acquired during this degree are valued by employers in areas such as communications, media, museums and heritage industries, teaching, publishing as well as roles in research and development.
Programme Structure
Specializations:
- Prehistoric landscape archaeology
- The Iron Age
- Celtic societies
- Early medieval sculpture
- Early medieval church archaeology
- Viking-Age Iceland and Britain and Ireland
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: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 75
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- It is possible to join the PhD after successfully completing a Masters in a related subject (History/Welsh History/Archaeology/Heritage) at Bangor or elsewhere.
- Applicants who do not speak English as their native language: IELTS score of 6.0 overall (no element below 5.5). Students who have an overall score of 5.5 can take a summer pre-sessional course in the University’s English Language Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,238 AUD / year (≈ 18,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum.
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,257-2,171 AUD / month
Funding
Available Scholarships
- Alumni scholarship (Bangor University) – Grant: 1000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship (Bangor University) – Grant: 30000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Dean's Scholarship (Bangor University) – Grant: 6000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- International Scholarship (Bangor University) – Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship (Bangor University) – Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Dean's Scholarship - Postgraduate Research (Bangor University) – Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships (Bangor University) – Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Jul 2027, Merit-based