Archaeology & Palaeoecology PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Cells: PLANET for more environmentally-related projects, and PAST for more humanities-related Archaeology projects. Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology (PLANET and PAST Research Cells) focus on themes such as long-term changes and resilience in ecosystems, humans, environments and climate, using approaches such as pollen analysis, tephra dating, dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. Much of our research spans several disciplines - for example projects on the palaeoecology and restoration of bogs.
Research in the PAST cluster explores the material manifestations of culture through time and space. We combine innovative scientific methods with theoretically-informed analyses to understand past human experience, bringing together the humanities and the sciences. The combination of environmental archaeology, and especially bio-archaeology, with more traditional approaches to the past, helps to differentiate Queen's from most other Archaeology departments and is seen as both a strength and stimulus to future developments.
Key highlights
- Research within interdisciplinary PLANET or PAST Research Cells
- Techniques include pollen analysis, tephra dating and dendrochronology
- Radiocarbon dating used to study long-term environmental and climate change
- Projects span disciplines, such as palaeoecology and restoration of bogs
- Combines environmental archaeology and bio-archaeology with traditional approaches
- Blends innovative scientific methods with theoretically-informed humanities analysis
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in archaeology
- Postdoctoral researcher in palaeoecology
- Archaeological scientist
- Dendrochronologist
- Heritage consultant
- Environmental consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £28,000
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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