Study MPhil in Archaeological Science at University of Cambridge in the UK, Archaeology and Anthropology

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MPhil in Archaeological Science aims to introduce students to the main theories and research approaches in archaeological science, particularly within the fields of archaeological materials science, environmental archaeology and biomolecular archaeology. The course will: provide a wide-ranging and challenging introduction to the theoretical issues involved in archaeological science offer an in-depth understanding of approaches to scientific analysis and interpretation in the context of archaeological research foster the ability to develop original research questions and to explore them effectively using scientific methods offer training relevant to a professional and/or research career in archaeological science.

Which department am I in?

Archaeology and Anthropology

Study options

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees

£3,717.60 (US$ 4,801) Month

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Cambridge

The Old Schools,

Trinity Lane,

Cambridge,

Cambridgeshire,

CB2 1TN, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Please be aware that this is the minimum criterion for academic results and that attaining this minimum does not guarantee admission to the programme. Admissions are fiercely competitive and applicants who simply meet the minimum academic standard are often not accepted onto the MPhil. Higher conditions may be set in some cases.

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