Study Archaeology and Ancient History PhD- Bioarchaeology at University of Leicester in the UK, School of Archaeology and Ancient History
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Archaeology and Ancient History PhD- Bioarchaeology

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What will I learn?

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time / 7 years part-time. The PhD in Archaeology and Ancient History can be completed either as campus based study here at Leicester or by distance learning. At Leicester, we are home to a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. We offer an exceptional range of flexible career and life changing learning opportunities. We have been teaching students by distance learning for more than 20 years, providing a wide range of internationally-recognised academic qualifications. We offer supervision in Archaeology and Ancient History in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Ancient History Bioarchaeology Prehistoric Archaeology Greek Archaeology Roman Archaeology Material Culture Studies Medieval and Historical Archaeology Landscape Archaeology

Which department am I in?

School of Archaeology and Ancient History

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is currently home to over 4,000 international students, making it a wonderfully multicultural place to study.

  • A leading UK research university
  • 37th in UK & 170th globally, THE World University Rankings
  • A progressive, thoughtful and research-driven institution
  • Over 300 degree programmes and courses on offer

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