项目介绍

2021年8月9日

Research areas

Current research at the UCL Institute of Archaeology covers fieldwork, laboratory analysis and conservation, artefact studies, and theoretical, synthetic, and analytical work across a range of perspectives. It has more than 60 research-active staff, projects on five continents and in the Pacific, and wins regular and substantial research funding from a wide range of national and international sources. Research is carried out in tropical Africa, Asia, Britain and Europe, China, Egypt, the Pacific, South America and the Caribbean.

The institute is organised in three major sections: Archaeological Science, Heritage Studies, World Archaeology, and has over 20 research networks.

Research focuses on the following areas:

• Archaeological theory
• Archaeology of hunter-gatherer, early agrarian and ancient urban societies
• Comparative archaeology in a global context
• Human palaeobiology, subsistence, diet and health
• Indigenous archaeology
• Museum studies, heritage management and public archaeology
• Palaeoecology and environmental change
• Prehistoric, ancient and classical art
• Quantitative methods and computer applications
• Technology and conservation of ancient materials.

More information can be found on the department website: Archaeology MPhil/PhD

About this degree

Additional costs

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team.

Funding

Competitive applications for LAHP (AHRC) awards for MPhil/PhD study may be made via the Institute of Archaeology. The admissions deadline for those wishing to be considered for LAHP (AHRC) funding is likely to be early December. Please contact the institute  for details.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

Doctoral graduates have become university lecturers, senior administrators, senior museum and heritage management curators, postdoctoral researchers on academic projects or for other organisations including the BBC and other media companies.

Employability

The UCL Institute of Archaeology has strong links with numerous organisations and universities both internationally and within London and the UK including the British Museum, English Heritage, UNESCO, the Wellcome Trust, the UK Arts Council and numerous national park services across the globe. We host several centres including the Centre for Applied Archaeology, International Centre for Chinese Heritage and Archaeology, and the Centre for Museums, Heritage and Material Culture Studies.

Networking

In addition, the department holds an extensive range of seminars and lectures generated by our sections, centres and research networks given by guest speakers from across the world and over 100 honorary members of staff who regularly contribute to the life and work of the institute, including offering supervision for research students.

Why study this degree at UCL?

The UCL Institute of Archaeology provides an unparalleled breadth of teaching and learning provision and opportunities for the supervision of research degrees in most areas of archaeology and heritage studies. The institute’s comparative approach encourages a global perspective. Facilities for science-based archaeology are all housed within the department as is the institute’s world-renowned library.

Research students are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the institute, with funds available for student-led academic events. The institute’s graduate journal – Papers from the Institute of Archaeology – provides opportunities to acquire peer-reviewing and editorial experience.

Department: Institute of Archaeology

What our students and staff say

Staff review

“The UCL Institute of Archaeology is the largest and one of the most highly regarded centres for archaeology, cultural heritage and museum studies in Britain.”

PROFESSOR RODNEY HARRISON

Archaeology MPhil/PhD
Reader in Archaeology, Heritage and Museum Studies

Application and next steps

Applications

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

This programme requires two references. Further information regarding references can be found in our How to apply section.

Application deadlines

All applicants23 July 2021

Deadlines and start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so check with the department or academic unit to see if you need to consider these in your application preparation. In most cases you should identify and contact potential supervisors before making your application. For more information see our How to apply page. We can accept applications for a September start up to 24 July, however applicants are strongly advised to submit a complete application by 1 May 2021. Applications submitted after this date take significantly longer to process. The UCL Institute of Archaeology offers two start dates: September and January.

For more information see our Applications page.

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