
Archaeology
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Research Areas - Archaeology with specialisations in: Prehistoric landscape archaeology The Iron Age Celtic societies Early medieval sculpture Early medieval church archaeology Viking-Age Iceland and Britain and Ireland Heritage and identity Heritage and Interpretation History of Archaeology Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time or 4 to 6 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. Funding Arts & Humanities Research Council, occasional scholarships and bursaries.
Key highlights
- Research specialisms include prehistoric landscape archaeology and Iron Age Celtic societies
- Supervision available in early medieval sculpture and church archaeology
- Research opportunities in Viking-Age Iceland, Britain and Ireland
- Heritage research covering identity, interpretation and the history of archaeology
- Funding possible through the Arts & Humanities Research Council
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (6.0) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in archaeology
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Archaeologist
- Heritage manager
- Museum curator
- Heritage interpretation officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,182 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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