PhD Archaeology in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

Our doctoral program in Archaeology involves conducting significant original research culminating in a thesis that makes a meaningful contribution to the field. You can pursue this PhD either full-time or part-time. Archaeology candidates frequently engage in fieldwork during their studies, including activities like limited excavations, surveys, rock art documentation, and working with museum archives. Alternatively, you might conduct qualitative social research in heritage studies (such as performing interviews or observational studies). Manchester's Archaeology research is distinguished by several key focus areas that shape our academic work, including: examining archaeological history, theory, and methodology; exploring cultural identity through archaeology; investigating landscapes, monuments, and structures; analyzing the relationship between technology and society; studying burial practices and bodily remains; and examining archaeological heritage and the modern relevance of history.