university of edinburgh archaeology phd

Degree Programme Table: Archaeology (PhD) (Full-time) (PRPHDARCHA1F)

Year 1 academic year: 2022/23, starting in: september.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Year 2 Academic year: 2022/23, Starting in: September

Year 3 academic year: 2022/23, starting in: september, year 4 academic year: 2022/23, starting in: september.

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Archaeology PhD

Central campus, edinburgh, united kingdom, # 42 qs subject rankings, 36 months program duration, yes scholarships, archaeology main subject area, program overview, main subject.

Archaeology

Study Level

We have a long and distinguished tradition of teaching, research and fieldwork in archaeology at Edinburgh, all of which are closely integrated.

We have active research contacts with:

• National Museums of Scotland
• Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
• Historic Environment Scotland

Staff have internationally recognised expertise in:

• human osteoarchaeology
• isotopes and science-based methods of investigation
• early civilisations and urban societies in the Mediterranean and Europe
• Roman archaeology
• the Byzantine world and late antiquity
• costal and marine heritage
• megalithic monuments
• later European prehistory
• the archaeology of Scotland

Focal areas of research include:

• bioarchaeology
• human–environment interactions
• the transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities
• the development of complex societies

Admission requirements

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Undergraduate programmes at the University of Edinburgh

We offer almost 400 degrees across 60 different subject areas . Many of these are joint honours degrees, offering the potential for innovative cross-disciplinary subject combinations. Some of our degrees let you study a single subject in depth, developing a deep understanding of one area. Others feature an open and flexible structure with options to tailor your own studies. This lets you choose whether to experience a wide range of topics before you specialise, or sample multiple subjects in a broader degree.  Our global links offer you possibilities for fieldwork, industry placements and study abroad opportunities, and our research-led, industry-informed teaching incorporates the latest developments in your field. Your options 

As one of Scotland’s four ‘ancient’ universities, many of our full-time degrees in the humanities and social sciences are undergraduate masters qualifications that require four years of study. In science and engineering we offer four-year bachelors degrees or five-year integrated masters. We also offer a smaller number of other qualifications including LLB Law, as well as a few degrees with shorter or longer full-time study durations. These range from three to five or even six years (MBChB Medicine). Depending on your qualifications, you may have the option to start in the second year of some of our science, engineering, biomedical sciences and medical sciences, and art and design degrees. We also offer an expanding range of options for students progressing from a Higher National Certificate or Diploma.

Supporting you and your studies

We provide a range of support services to help not only with your academic needs, but also your personal needs.

Your first point of contact for teaching, academic advice and guidance will be within the School in which you study. You will be supported by a combination of academic and dedicated student experience and administrative staff who will be able to provide you with or direct you to appropriate support for challenges that may occur during your studies, whether this is directly related to your learning and teaching skills or rising from life situations. You will also have access to a variety of peer-to-peer learning networks as well as student societies. Funding and scholarships We appreciate studying here is a significant financial commitment. We awarded more than £10m in undergraduate financial support in 2022/23, and are dedicated to helping students of all ages and social backgrounds enter higher education, regardless of your financial situation. Check our scholarships and student funding pages for more details and to explore your options.

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Ba animation, ba fine art, ba graphic design, ba illustration, ba interior design, ba jewellery and silversmithing, ba performance costume, ba product design, ba textiles, ba/ma architecture, bsc acoustics and music technology, bsc geography, ma ancient history, ma ancient history and greek, ma ancient history and latin, ma ancient mediterranean civilisations, ma ancient and medieval history, ma arabic and ancient greek, ma arabic and business, ma arabic and french, ma arabic and history, ma arabic and persian, ma arabic and politics, ma arabic and social anthropology, ma arabic and spanish, ma arabic with islamic and middle eastern studies, ma archaeology, ma archaeology and ancient history, ma archaeology and social anthropology, ma architectural history and archaeology, ma architectural history and heritage, ma celtic and archaeology, ma celtic and english language, ma celtic and english literature, ma celtic and french, ma celtic and linguistics, ma celtic and scandinavian studies, ma celtic and scottish history, ma celtic and scottish literature, ma chinese and french, ma chinese and german, ma chinese and history, ma chinese and linguistics, ma chinese and russian studies, ma chinese and spanish, ma classical archaeology and ancient history, ma classical archaeology and greek, ma classical archaeology and latin, ma classical studies, ma classics, ma classics and english language, ma classics and linguistics, ma english language, ma english language and literature, ma english literature, ma english literature and classics, ma english literature and history, ma english and scottish literature, ma fine art (5-year programme), ma french and business, ma french and classics, ma french and english language, ma french and english literature, ma french and german, ma french and history, ma french and history of art, ma french and italian, ma french and linguistics, ma french and philosophy, ma french and politics, ma french and portuguese, ma french and russian studies, ma french and scandinavian studies, ma french and social policy, ma french and spanish, ma geography, ma german and business, ma german and classics, ma german and english language, ma german and english literature, ma german and history, ma german and history of art, ma german and linguistics, ma german and philosophy, ma german and politics, ma german and portuguese, ma german and russian studies, ma german and scandinavian studies, ma german and social policy, ma german and spanish, ma greek studies, ma history and archaeology, ma history and classics, ma history and economics, ma history and history of art, ma history and politics, ma history and scottish history, ma history of art, ma history of art and architectural history, ma history of art and chinese studies, ma history of art and english literature, ma history of art and history of music, ma history of art and scottish literature, ma islamic studies, ma italian and classics, ma italian and english language, ma italian and english literature, ma italian and history, ma italian and history of art, ma italian and linguistics, ma italian and philosophy, ma italian and politics, ma italian and spanish, ma japanese, ma japanese and linguistics, ma landscape architecture, ma latin studies, ma linguistics, ma linguistics and english language, ma linguistics and social anthropology, ma persian studies, ma persian and english literature, ma persian and middle eastern studies, ma persian and social anthropology, ma philosophy, ma philosophy and economics, ma philosophy and english language, ma philosophy and english literature, ma philosophy and greek, ma philosophy and linguistics, ma philosophy and mathematics, ma philosophy and politics, ma philosophy and psychology, ma philosophy and scottish literature, ma philosophy and theology, ma portuguese, ma portuguese and english language, ma portuguese and english literature, ma portuguese and linguistics, ma portuguese and philosophy, ma portuguese and scottish literature, ma russian studies, ma russian studies and classics, ma russian studies and english language, ma russian studies and english literature, ma russian studies and history, ma russian studies and history of art, ma russian studies and linguistics, ma russian studies and philosophy, ma russian studies and politics, ma russian studies and scandinavian studies, ma russian studies and social policy, ma russian studies and spanish, ma scandinavian studies (danish, norwegian, swedish), ma scandinavian studies and classics, ma scandinavian studies and english language, ma scandinavian studies and english literature, ma scandinavian studies and history, ma scandinavian studies and linguistics, ma scandinavian studies and philosophy, ma scandinavian studies and politics, ma scandinavian studies and social policy, ma scandinavian studies and spanish, ma scottish ethnology, ma scottish ethnology and archaeology, ma scottish ethnology and celtic, ma scottish ethnology and english language, ma scottish ethnology and english literature, ma scottish ethnology and scandinavian studies, ma scottish ethnology and scottish history, ma scottish literature, ma scottish literature and classics, ma scottish literature and history, ma scottish literature and scottish history, ma scottish studies, ma spanish and business, ma spanish and classics, ma spanish and english literature, ma spanish and history, ma spanish and history of art, ma spanish and linguistics, ma spanish and philosophy, ma spanish and politics, ma spanish and portuguese, business and management (6), ma accounting and business, ma accounting and finance, ma business management, ma business and economics, ma business and law, ma business with decision analytics, ma business with enterprise and innovation, ma business with human resource management, ma business with marketing, ma business with strategic economics, ma finance and business, ma international business, ma international business with chinese, ma international business with french, ma international business with german, ma international business with italian, ma international business with japanese, ma international business with spanish, engineering and technology (6), beng chemical engineering, beng civil engineering, beng computer science, beng electrical and mechanical engineering, beng electronics and computer science, beng electronics and electrical engineering, beng mechanical engineering, beng software engineering, beng structural engineering with architecture, beng structural and fire safety engineering, beng/meng engineering, bsc artificial intelligence, bsc artificial intelligence and computer science, bsc cognitive science, bsc computer science, bsc computer science and management science, bsc computer science and mathematics, bsc computer science and physics, ma cognitive science (humanities), meng chemical engineering, meng civil engineering, meng electrical and mechanical engineering, meng electronics and computer science, meng electronics and electrical engineering, meng mechanical engineering, meng structural engineering with architecture, meng structural and fire safety engineering, minf informatics (5-year undergraduate masters programme), mphys computational physics, life sciences and medicine (6), bn nursing studies, bsc anatomy and development, bsc biological sciences, bsc biological sciences (biochemistry), bsc biological sciences (biotechnology), bsc biological sciences (cell biology), bsc biological sciences (development, regeneration and stem cells), bsc biological sciences (ecology), bsc biological sciences (evolutionary biology), bsc biological sciences (genetics), bsc biological sciences (immunology), bsc biological sciences (molecular biology), bsc biological sciences (molecular genetics), bsc biological sciences (plant science), bsc biological sciences (zoology), bsc biological sciences with management, bsc biomedical informatics (based in china), bsc biomedical sciences, bsc infectious diseases, bsc integrative biomedical sciences (based in china), bsc medical sciences, bsc neuroscience, bsc oral health sciences, bsc pharmacology, bsc physiology, bsc psychology, bsc reproductive biology, bvm&s veterinary medicine (5-year programme), bvm&s veterinary medicine (graduate entry programme - 4-year programme), ma psychology and business, ma psychology and economics, ma psychology and linguistics, mbchb hcp-med for healthcare professionals, mbchb medicine (6-year programme), mbiol biological sciences, natural sciences (6), bsc applied mathematics, bsc astrophysics, bsc chemical physics, bsc chemistry, bsc computational physics, bsc earth science and physical geography, bsc earth sciences, bsc ecological and environmental sciences, bsc ecological and environmental sciences with management, bsc environmental geoscience, bsc geophysics, bsc geophysics and geology, bsc geophysics and meteorology, bsc mathematical physics, bsc mathematics, bsc mathematics and business, bsc mathematics and music, bsc mathematics and physics, bsc mathematics and statistics, bsc medicinal and biological chemistry, bsc physics, bsc physics with meteorology, bsc theoretical physics, ma mathematics, mchem chemistry, mchem medicinal and biological chemistry, mchemphys chemical physics, mearthphys geophysics, mearthphys geophysics and geology, mearthphys geophysics and geology with professional placement, mearthphys geophysics and meteorology, mearthphys geophysics and meteorology with professional placement, mearthphys geophysics with professional placement, mearthsci earth science and physical geography, mearthsci earth sciences, mmath applied mathematics, mmath mathematics, mphys astrophysics, mphys mathematical physics, mphys physics, mphys physics with meteorology, mphys physics with a year abroad, mphys theoretical physics, social sciences and management (6), ba childhood practice, ba film and television, bd divinity, bsc applied sport science, bsc social work, bsc sport management, llb global law, llb law (graduate entry), llb law (ordinary and honours), llb law and accountancy, llb law and business, llb law and celtic, llb law and french, llb law and german, llb law and history, llb law and international relations, llb law and politics, llb law and social anthropology, llb law and social policy, llb law and sociology, llb law and spanish, ma divinity and classics, ma economics, ma economics and accounting, ma economics and mathematics, ma economics and politics, ma economics and statistics, ma economics with finance, ma economics with management science, ma government, policy and society, ma government, policy and society with quantitative methods, ma health in social science, ma interdisciplinary futures, ma international relations, ma international relations with quantitative methods, ma learning in communities, ma middle eastern studies, ma physical education, ma politics, ma politics with quantitative methods, ma politics, philosophy and economics, ma primary education with gaelic (fluent speakers), ma primary education with gaelic (learners), ma religious studies, ma religious studies and english literature, ma religious studies and scottish literature, ma social anthropology, ma social anthropology and politics, ma social anthropology and social policy, ma social anthropology with development, ma social policy and economics, ma social policy and law, ma social policy and politics, ma social policy and sociology, ma social policy with quantitative methods, ma sociology, ma sociology and politics, ma sociology and psychology, ma sociology and social anthropology, ma sociology with quantitative methods, ma sustainable development, ma theology, mdiv divinity - graduate entry.

Postgraduate programmes at the University of Edinburgh

We offer over 300 taught masters courses and 135 research areas . Study with us and you will enjoy expert teaching from leading academics, at a university respected globally for its innovation and research excellence. We also offer first-class facilities and support, in a city steeped in history and culture.

Quality teaching and research

The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated 90% of our research activity as world-leading or internationally excellent, ranking us fourth in the UK based on the quality and breadth of our research.

All our postgraduates benefit from this inspiring research culture. The academics involved in your teaching and learning are leaders in their fields, and the University is dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative teaching. The latest report from the Quality Assurance Agency awarded us the highest rating possible for the quality of the student learning experience. 

We offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. We are the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, and offer more than 70 online programmes .

Industry links and innovation

Edinburgh was one of the first UK universities to develop commercial links with industry, government and the professions. Our commercialisation office, Edinburgh Innovations , has helped to launch more than 500 companies since 1967. They can help you take your first step to market, whether its’s through collaborative research, licencing technology or providing consultancy services.

Funding and scholarships

Postgraduate study can be a significant financial commitment; however, the range of funding sources available may surprise you. We offer several postgraduate scholarships and studentships to outstanding candidates. Check our scholarships pages for details. 

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health (online learning) msc, bioinformatics msc, biomedical sciences (life sciences) mscr, biotechnology msc, cancer biology and precision oncology (online learning) msc, cardiovascular biology mscr, clinical anatomy msc, clinical animal behaviour (online learning) msc, clinical education (online learning) msc, clinical management of pain (online learning) msc, clinical microbiology and infectious diseases (online learning) msc, clinical ophthalmology (online learning) chm, clinical trials (online learning) msc, conservation medicine (online learning) mvetsci, counselling (interpersonal dialogue) mcouns, counselling mcouns, counselling studies msc, counselling studies mscr, critical care (online learning) msc, data science for biology msc, data science for health and social care (online learning) msc, developmental science msc, doctor of medicine md, drug discovery and translational biology msc, ecology, evolution and biodiversity msc, endodontology dclindent, epidemiology (online learning) msc, epistemology, ethics and mind (online learning) msc, equine science (online learning) msc, evolutionary genetics msc, family medicine (online learning) mfm, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (fasd) (online learning), general surgery (online learning) chm, global health challenges (online learning), global health policy msc, global health studies (online learning), global health and infectious diseases (online learning) msc, global mental health and society msc, health humanities and arts mscr, human anatomy msc, human cognitive neuropsychology msc, human complex trait genetics msc, imaging (online learning) msc, infectious diseases mscr, integrative biomedical sciences (based in china) mscr, internal medicine (online learning) msc, international animal health (online learning) msc, international animal welfare, ethics and law (online learning) msc, medical sciences mmedsci by research, mental health in children and young people: psychological approaches (online learning) msc, mental health in children and young people: psychological approaches msc, neuroimaging for research (online learning) msc, neurological rehabilitation and care (online learning), neuroscience (integrative neuroscience) mscr, nursing with pre-registration (adult) mn(t), one health (online learning) msc, orthodontics dclindent, pet-mr principles and applications (online learning), paediatric emergency medicine (online learning) msc, patient safety and clinical human factors (online learning) msc, physical activity for health msc, primary care ophthalmology (online learning) msc, psychological research msc, psychological therapies msc, psychology mscr, psychology of individual differences msc, psychology of language msc, psychology of mental health (conversion) msc, quantitative genetics and genome analysis msc, rcvs certificate in advanced veterinary practice (online learning), regenerative medicine and tissue repair mscr, reproductive sciences mscr, restorative dentistry (online learning) msc, science communication and public engagement (online learning) msc, science communication and public engagement msc, simulation based clinical education, social anthropology msc, social psychology msc, stem cells and translational neurology (online learning) msc, surgical sciences (online learning) msc, surgical writing and evidence based practice (online learning), synthetic biology and biotechnology msc, systems and synthetic biology msc, trauma and orthopaedics (online learning) chm, urology (online learning) chm, vascular and endovascular surgery (online learning) chm, veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia (online learning) msc, analytical chemistry msc, applied environmental hydrogeology msc, astrobiology and planetary sciences msc, carbon management (online learning) msc, carbon management msc, circular economy (online learning) msc, circular economy msc, computational applied mathematics msc, computational mathematical finance msc, earth observation and 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Use DiscoverEd to search the Library's collections and find books, ebooks, ejournal articles and more. Use your University Login to sign into your account and manage loans, requests and fines. 

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Key databases for Archaeology

• Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service E-books and e-journals in archaeology. Around 10-15 new books are added each month. Subscribed e-books and e-journals will be listed on DiscoverEd. The site often works better if you access the individual e-book and e-journal titles via DiscoverEd. Open access e-books are also available.
• Arts & Humanities Citation Index Part of Web of Science Core Collection. A multidisciplinary index containing details of every substantive item in 1,200 arts and humanities journals, as well as references to books included in book reviews, and live performances, films, records, and television and radio broadcasts. Contains over 2 million references.
• Bibliography of British and Irish History The Bibliography of British and Irish History provides bibliographic data on historical writing dealing with the British Isles, and with the British Empire and Commonwealth, during all periods for which written documentation is available - from 55BC to the present. It is the successor to the Royal Historical Society Bibliography of British and Irish History, available online from 2002 to 2009.
• Online Egyptological Bibliography (OEB) The Online Egyptological Bibliography (OEB) holds the largest available collection of references in Egyptological literature. It includes the volumes of the Annual Egyptological Bibliography (AEB) for 1947 to 2001 with abstracts, combined with Bibliographie Altägypten (BA) for 1822 to 1946, the Aigyptos database with keywords, and many thousands of more recently added records. It provides coverage of Egyptological literature from 1822 to the present and is updated nearly every day. more... less... OEB is a living site: improvements and extensions to functionality and to coverage are being developed and will be announced as they are introduced.
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• Cultural and heritage collections
• Centre for Research Collections (CRC)
• Gordon Childe Archaeology Collection
• Other local collections

• 400,000 rare books
• Over 6km of manuscripts and archives
• Around 200,000 artefacts, works of art, potted material, models, specimens, musical instruments and scientific apparatus
• Over 40,000 digital images
• Around 25,000 PhD theses available digitally

The CRC are based on the 6th floor, Main Library.

Image on right is from G Perrot,  A History of Art in Chaldaea and Assyria , vol. 2, 1884. Abercromby Collection. © University of Edinburgh.

• Anatomical Museum

The  Gordon Childe Archaeology Collection  is housed within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology (William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School) and was founded by Vere Gordon Childe in 1927, when he became the first Abercromby professor of prehistoric archaeology. This collection contains c. 5000 archaeological artefacts from various periods and regions across Europe, the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Near East and India, including textile fragments from Neolithic Swiss Lake villages, in addition to ethnographic items.

Early Neolithic ground stone axe (Mid 4th Century BC). © University of Edinburgh

• National Museums Scotland collections database The NMS online database contains a selection of the 12 million objects and specimens in our collections. New records are added regularly.
• National Museums Scotland libraries National Museums Scotland has the largest museum library collection in Scotland. Their library services support the research and learning needs of Museum staff, visitors and the wider external research community.
• National Library of Scotland The National Library of Scotland is Scotland's largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. One of five legal deposit libraries in the UK it is also one of the major research libraries in Europe and their collections range from rare historical documents to online journals, covering every subject.
• Museums & Galleries Edinburgh Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Their vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.
• Edinburgh Libraries Public library service in Edinburgh. With the Central Library on George IV Bridge, 27 community libraries, mobile library and digital library.
• National Records of Scotland National Records of Scotland (NRS) is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government. Their purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations.
• Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh Heritage RCPE holds one of the largest medical history collections in the world and they work to share this heritage worldwide.
• Surgeons' Hall Museums Surgeons' Hall Museums (SHM) are owned by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and consist of the Wohl Pathology Museum, the History of Surgery Museum and The Dental Collection.

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Main Library

The Main Library holds the majority of books for Archaeology. Most of these books are on the 2nd floor  or in the  HUB Collection on the ground floor.

Watch the student-led tour of the Main Library to help you get your bearings and discover the resources, services and facilities on offer.

• Main Library - orientation guide This guide will help you to find the Main Library, and to navigate its services and collections.
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Research profile

We have a long and distinguished tradition of teaching, research and fieldwork in archaeology at Edinburgh, all of which are closely integrated.

We have active research contacts with:

• National Museums of Scotland
• Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
• Historic Environment Scotland

Breadth of expertise

We have a  wide range of expertise covering different areas, time periods and themes, including:

• Bioarchaeology and isotope studies
• Roman and ‘Celtic’ archaeology
• The Byzantine World and Late Antiquity  
• Megalithic monuments
• Prehistory of Europe, the Mediterranean and North-East Africa
• Early civilisations and urban societies
• The archaeology of Scotland
• Cultural heritage and sustainability
• Digital heritage and heritage policy
• Archaeomaterials analysis  
• Human evolution
• Conflict archaeology
• Medieval archaeology
• Computational archaeology
• Marine and coastal archaeology
• Buildings archaeology
• Archaeological survey (Landscape Archaeology)

Focal areas of research include:

• Bioarchaeology/ Human Osteoarchaeology/ Biological Anthropology
• Human–environment interactions
• The transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities
• The development of complex societies
• Cultural heritage perspectives on the past, present, and future

Our research profile in classical and historical archaeology has also expanded in recent years.

Training and support

You will have at least two supervisors who will provide expert academic guidance on your chosen research topic. Please see the entry requirements below on how to identify and contact a supervisor at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology before applying.

You will meet regularly to discuss your progress and research plans, as well as drafts of your thesis/dissertation chapters, conference papers and potential articles.

In addition to individual supervision, all our PhD students pursue an individually tailored programme of research and professional skills training agreed with their supervisors.

Please note, the University of Edinburgh does not sponsor students to study part-time using a Tier 4/Student visa.

For on-campus students our building offers you a range of facilities, resources and study spaces, in a stunning location.

Our postgraduate students have access to:

• a dedicated study space with printing, copying and scanning facilities, overlooking the Meadows, one of the city’s best-loved green spaces
• two research rooms, shared with undergraduates, housing some of our impressive book collections and a small selection of computing facilities
• a large common room overlooking the Meadows, shared by graduate students and staff
• our PhD study room, subject to available desk space, you may apply after your first year
• a number of small-scale teaching rooms, well-equipped with facilities such as data projection and smart boards
• exhibition areas, filled with artefacts and artwork from our collections

All of our facilities are in addition to the multiple libraries and computer labs provided across the University’s estate. Many of our rooms overlook the Meadows.

Our location, right in the heart of Edinburgh, means you will be based close to the city’s cultural attractions and facilities, including a wealth of libraries, archives, museums and galleries, which provide uniquely rich support for the disciplines we teach.

Archaeology students benefit from our laboratories for:

• artefact analysis
• environmental archaeology
• osteoarchaeology
• bone chemistry
• computing (with a wide range of software applications)

There is an extensive reference collection of archaeological materials, such as pottery, metal, stone and glass artefacts, in the V. Gordon Childe teaching collection.

Students can also benefit from the facilities, archives, collections and expertise of a range of heritage agencies and commercial archaeology units based in the city of Edinburgh.

Career opportunities

Our PhD students develop a highly valued set of research and professional skills which enable them to go on to a wide variety of careers including academia and in sectors such as museums and heritage, commercial or developer-funded archaeology, the civil service and teaching.

PhD by Distance option

The PhD by Distance allows students who do not wish to commit to basing themselves in Edinburgh to study for a PhD in Archaeology. It is available to all suitably qualified applicants in the same areas as our on-campus programmes.

There is no expectation that students studying for a PhD in Archaeology by distance should visit Edinburgh during their period of study, though they are encouraged to visit and meet their supervisors in person if this is convenient.

An additional form needs to be submitted for PhD by Distance applications; for further information on the PhD by Distance and to access the form, please see the School of History, Classics and Archaeology website:

• School of History, Classics & Archaeology - PhD by Distance

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

We require the following (with further details below):

• Provisional supervision agreement between you and a primary supervisor, in writing

Research proposal

• Qualifications at undergraduate and Masters level

Entry interview

• PhD by Distance - additional application form
• Evidence of English language competency

Provisional supervision agreement

You must name a member of staff who has provisionally agreed, in writing, to supervise you in order for your application to be taken forward. Please ensure that the relevant correspondence is uploaded to your admissions application. This statement of support is provisional, pending assessment of your application and your performance at an interview. If you haven’t approached a member of our academic staff yet, please use the following staff list to help you find a supervisor in the subject area of your interest.

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You must submit a research proposal (in a Word or PDF document) demonstrating your knowledge of your field of research. This will be closely scrutinised as part of the decision making process. Guidance on writing a research proposal can be found online:

• Guidance on writing a research proposal

Qualifications

A UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant Masters degree with an overall mark of at least 65%, or international equivalents.

We may also consider your application if you have relevant professional experience; please check with your potential supervisor before you apply.

You will need to submit both your undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates and transcripts in order to be considered for PhD admission. For instructions on how to upload any additional documents after you have submitted your application, please follow the support guidance:

• Guidance on document uploading

You must submit two references with your application.

If you meet all of the entry requirements, you will need to attend an online interview with potential supervisors. The interview should last 20-30 minutes. Please note that an offer to study is subject to a successful interview.

PhD by Distance

For PhD by Distance students please see the ""PhD by Distance option"" section for further requirements, including an additional application form.

International qualifications

Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

• Entry requirements by country
• English language requirements

Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 185 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE III with passes in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

• Approved universities in non-MESC

If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old at the beginning of your programme of study.

Find out more about our language requirements:

Fees and costs

Scholarships and funding

Featured funding.

• UK students: School of History, Classics & Archaeology funding opportunities
• International students: School of History, Classics & Archaeology funding schemes

Please note that the funding applications have their own separate timelines and you will need to be conscious of this when applying for funding.

When you submit your PhD study application in the application portal a deadline is generated automatically. This deadline will differ from any funding deadlines. Scholarship application deadlines should be followed if applying for funding.

Please also note that not all of the scholarships listed will be open to the PhD by Distance option of study.

UK government postgraduate loans

If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK government loan schemes.

The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:

• your programme
• the duration of your studies
• your residency status.

Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.

• UK government and other external funding

Other funding opportunities

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Further information

• Graduate School Office
• Phone: +44 (0)131 650 3772
• Contact: [email protected]
• Programme Director, Dr Linda Fibiger
• Contact: [email protected]
• School of History, Classics & Archaeology
• William Robertson Wing
• Teviot Place
• Central Campus
• Programme: Archaeology
• School: History, Classics & Archaeology
• College: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This programme is not currently accepting applications. Applications for the next intake usually open in October.

Application deadlines

If you are applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.

• How to apply

You must submit a research proposal demonstrating your knowledge of your field of research as outlined under the entry requirements.

Two supervisors (sometimes more) will be appointed to work with you on the project. You must contact a prospective primary supervisor before applying: they will be required to provide a brief statement of provisional support, which should be included with your documents.

Start dates outwith September and January might be available but only in exceptional circumstances. Please begin your application using the closest date and contact the Graduate School to discuss the matter.

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Archaeology MSc

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MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Archaeology

Course type

This programme is taught by experts and specialists in fields such as: European archaeology; Mediterranean archaeology; science-based archaeology; theoretical archaeology.

It offers a range of courses and allows you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and take advantage of the experience of our staff, and those in related programmes in history, classics and geography. You will develop an in-depth understanding of archaeology and its links with the historical, social and natural sciences, as well as the practice of archaeology within and outside an academic setting, incorporating skills and training.

The programme prepares you for a professional role in archaeology or further study at doctoral level.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Archaeology or Classical Archaeology, or another degree in which Archaeology figures prominently (such as Anthropology in the case of applicants from the USA).

Classical Art and Archaeology MA

Royal holloway, university of london, ma history of art and archaeology, soas university of london, phd in history of art and/or archaeology, mphil in history of art and/or archaeology, ma history of art and archaeology of east asia.

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PhD in History

The PhD in History offers you the opportunity to study history at an advanced level through independent research.

The PhD is our principal research degree. The size of Edinburgh’s history department, and the breadth of expertise available from our staff, means that we can offer supervision for research projects in a wide array of fields. We have strong research concentrations in Scottish history, American history, global and transnational history, Irish history, intellectual history, and medieval history, and colleagues who can supervise topics spanning two millennia and five continents. Members of the history department have strong links with colleagues elsewhere in the University with research expertise in related disciplines, from Classics, Archaeology and History of Art to Politics and Economics.

The breadth of research expertise in the School and in the wider University makes it possible for us to supervise a very wide range of topics. Each student is allocated at least two supervisors, allowing us to combine thematic, chronological and, if appropriate, disciplinary expertise in the supervisory team. We also have close links with external organisations, such as the National Museums of Scotland, and may be able to include external partners in supervisory teams.

Details of PhD projects currently being undertaken in the School can be found on our list of research student web profiles .

Read an  interview  with a PhD student in History.

Programme structure

The PhD is a substantial piece of independent research which makes a contribution to the state of existing knowledge in the field. The PhD programme is designed to take three years full-time or six years part time. The PhD is examined by submission of a thesis of up to 100,000 words and by oral examination.

PhD students work closely with their supervisors, who are recognised experts in the field of study. All PhD students pursue an individually tailored programme of research training agreed with their supervisors. The PhD programmes in History provide core training in the research skills necessary to flourish at doctoral level and beyond, through a core course in semester one, Professional Skills for Historians , and a day-long annual conference for PhD students in semester two.  All PhD students in the School also benefit from School and University-wide training in research and professional skills.

PhD students are encouraged to share their research with other postgraduate students through workshops and seminars, and to take an active part in the research life of the history subject area, the School and the University through our research groups and centres and through student-led workshops and seminars. Current research groups include Digital Humanities ; Intellectual History ; Material Culture ; Global and Transnational History ; History of Science, Medicine and Technology ; Economic and Social History ; Political History ; Irish History ; and Late Antique and Byzantine Studies . We also have three research centres: The Centre for the Study of Modern and Contemporary History ;  Medieval and Renaissance Studies ; and the Edinburgh Centre for Global History .

You must  contact a potential supervisor  to discuss your research project before making a formal application.

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact the Programme Director.

Dr Meha Priyadarshini

Programme Director

Contact details

• Website: Dr Meha Priyadarshini's staff profile
• Email: [email protected]

Apply for this programme

• Fees and funding
• School guidance on  applying (link to 5 step guide)
• If you require a visa we advise that you apply as early as possible.
• All candidates who want apply for funding must submit their application for a place at the University in advance of the relevant funding deadline (in December and January typically - details can be found on the  funding website ).
• The final deadline for which the School will consider applications for the programme is 1 July 2024.

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• If you are hoping to study for this degree by distance please read further details and entry requirements here - PhD by Distance

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Postgraduate Archaeology

We offer a first-class experience in graduate education and research to students from all over the world.

The University of Edinburgh has an international reputation for innovative teaching and research, and is an excellent location for postgraduate study. Archaeology benefits from excellent library, computing and research facilities.

The University's Main Library is one of the largest in Britain, with over two million periodicals, manuscripts, theses, microforms and printed books. In addition, students have access to the National Library of Scotland, one of the UK copyright libraries.

We have a thriving community of postgraduate students, who come from all over the UK as well as European and other countries (notably Canada and the USA). Current postgraduate research projects cover a broad spectrum, from the Palaeolithic to recent times, in the United Kingdom (and especially in Scotland), continental Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Research and fieldwork

Our research and fieldwork plays a prominent role in University life and teaching and encompasses a wide range of themes and periods:

• origins of farming in the Near East
• late hunter-gatherers and the spread of farming in Europe
• megalithic monuments
• urban societies in the Mediterranean and Europe
• Scottish archaeology
• bioarchaeology.

View a full list of our postgraduate programmes 

Edinburgh: a dynamic academic environment

Overall, Edinburgh provides an ideal environment for academic research, development and interaction. There are frequent programmes of archaeological conferences, lectures and events including those of the University Archaeology Society, the Munro Lectureship Committee, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, the First Millennium Studies Group, the Scottish-Hellenic Society and the Classical Association. The city is also home to a number of professional archaeologists working in Heritage Management and commercial archaeology units.

You can find out more about upcoming events, news about scholarships, practical study advice and much more on our Graduate School website.

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