Birkbeck, University of London

Archaeology

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this University of London MPhil/PhD degree in archaeology, areas of research include Early and Later Prehistory, Classical Greek, Roman archaeology.

Key highlights

  • Examine and analyse real archaeological finds
  • Hands-on archaeological fieldwork experience
  • Study of prehistoric eras and societies

Entry requirements

  • Master's degree: Merit — 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.

Scholarships

  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary

    The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees and living costs.

  • MFA Theatre Directing Award

  • MRes Philosophy Bursary

    As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.

    Up to £4,000
  • Peltz scholarships

    Value: £3,500

    Up to £3,500
  • The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships

    £5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Will Vaughan Scholarship

    There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £3,500
  • Women in Sport Scholarship

    Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Archaeologist
  • Field archaeologist
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Finds specialist
  • Archaeological consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £16,285 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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