PhD/MPhil Archaeology and Ancient History - Landscape Archaeology 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 (including 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 active research and writing-up phases 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 program can be pursued either on-campus at Leicester or through distance learning.

Leicester boasts a distinguished global faculty specializing in innovative research and teaching across Ancient History and Archaeology. With a rich tradition of groundbreaking discoveries, you could contribute to our legacy. We provide outstanding, adaptable career and transformative learning experiences. 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 renowned for discovering King Richard III's remains, which enhances our archaeological training offerings.