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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Archaeology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Archaeology at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. PhD Archaeology will see you undertake substantial original research leading to a thesis that constitutes a genuine contribution to archaeological knowledge. You can undertake your PhD as either a full-time or part-time programme. Archaeology students often undertake some form of fieldwork as part of their PhD. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Archaeological Theory and Practice
Research Methods in Archaeology
Fieldwork Methodologies and Excavation Techniques
Heritage Studies and Contemporary Archaeology
Landscape and Monument Analysis
Material Culture and Technological Change
Death
Burial and the Body in Archaeology
Doctoral Research Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
35%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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