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

PhD candidates undertake an independent research initiative supervised by a dedicated team. The maximum enrollment duration before thesis submission is 4 years for full-time students and 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. Following 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 registration period. Theses generally should not exceed 80,000 words and must present original scholarly contributions with publishable-quality work. A successful viva voce (oral) examination is required for 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, globally-recognized faculty specializing in groundbreaking research and education across Ancient History and Archaeology. With a rich legacy of transformative discoveries, you could contribute to our ongoing scholarly impact. We provide unparalleled flexible learning pathways designed to advance careers and transform lives. Our distance learning programs, offering internationally-accredited qualifications, have been successfully delivered for over two decades. Additionally, we house an in-house professional archaeological unit. The School includes the renowned University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS), the team behind the historic discovery of King Richard III, which enhances our archaeological training offerings.