PhD/MPhil Archaeology and Ancient History in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

PhD candidates undertake an independent research project with support from a supervisory team. The maximum enrollment duration before submitting the thesis is 4 years for full-time students or 7 years for part-time students. Typically, active research (encompassing experiments, lab work, fieldwork, and data gathering) spans 3 to 3.5 years full-time or 6 to 6.5 years part-time. After completing active research, students may apply for a writing-up period lasting up to 12 months. The combined duration of active research and writing-up must not surpass the maximum enrollment period. Theses generally should not exceed 80,000 words and must present original contributions to knowledge with publishable-quality work. A viva voce (oral) examination is required to defend the thesis before degree conferral. The Archaeology and Ancient History PhD can be pursued either on-campus at Leicester or through distance learning.

Leicester boasts a distinguished, globally-recognized team of scholars conducting innovative research and teaching in Ancient History and Archaeology. With a rich legacy of groundbreaking discoveries, you could contribute to our impactful work. We provide outstanding, flexible educational opportunities that can transform careers and lives. For over two decades, we've delivered internationally-accredited distance learning programs. Additionally, our School includes ULAS (University of Leicester Archaeological Services), the acclaimed professional archaeological unit that discovered King Richard III's remains, enhancing our archaeological training offerings.