Study MPhil in Archaeology at University of York in the UK, Archaeology
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MPhil in Archaeology

UK

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What will I learn?

If your passion lies in archaeological research, our doctoral degrees provide the opportunity to combine academic rigour with creativity and innovation. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff. At York, research in archaeology is wide-ranging. Our strengths are in human evolution and prehistory Roman medieval historical and field archaeology bioarchaeology digital archaeology African archaeology buildings conservation and heritage and experimental archaeology and artefact studies. Many projects are interdisciplinary, involving collaboration with researchers beyond the Department.Collaboration is part of our core values. We engage with and impact national and international research communities, policymakers, and the public. The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words. If you choose to study the MPhil in Archaeology, you'll produce a dissertation of up to 60,000 words.Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop your academic, creative and practical skills. You'll work independently in an academic environment where creativity and scholarship come together. You'll meet regularly with your research supervisor and will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting range of events, including seminars and special interest research groups.

Which department am I in?

Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,500.00 (US$ 31,640) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

July 2026

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,500.00 (US$ 31,640) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

King's Manor

Exhibition Square,

York,

YO1 7EP, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Masters degree with the equivalent of a distinction or very high merit, or equivalent experience.

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

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About University of York

The University of York is based in the historic city of York, regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

  • Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  • Part of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK universities
  • York is consistently ranked as one of the top UK universities
  • More than 20,000 students from over 140 countries

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