Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MPhil Archaeological Science at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 10-month full-time structure. 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 ... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this MPhil, students should have: Continuing Students taking the MPhil in Archaeological Science who wish to continue to the PhD in Archaeology are required to achieve a mark of at least 68 overall and no less than 68 in their dissertation. Taught Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Department of Archaeology Course enquiries Application enquiries Course on Department Website Dates and deadlines: Similar Courses Archaeological Research MPhil Archaeology Ph |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£37,176
per year
Home Student Fee
£21,826
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £42,500 | £64,000 |
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