The MPhil in Archaeological Research consists of three components, structured around independent study:

  • A research paper (6,000 words)
  • A research skills module
  • The dissertation (25,000 words).

    • This course is for students who have a substantial and appropriate background in archaeology (at the first degree level and in fieldwork) accompanied by considerable maturity in the development of their research topic. Training in specific research skills (archaeological computing, quantitative methods, GIS and/or laboratory-based techniques) are arranged as appropriate to the student's needs.

    Learning Outcomes

    Knowledge of general archaeology method and theory and of a specific field within archaeology.

    Ability to participate in academic discussion at a postgraduate level.

    Continuing

    MPhil students wishing to continue to the PhD in Archaeology are required to achieve a Merit mark of 68 overall and no less than 68 in their dissertation, and to obtain the support of an appropriate supervisor. In some circumstances additional academic conditions may be set to ensure that appropriate skills, such as language competence, are in place prior to admittance on the PhD programme.