The University of Edinburgh – School of History, Classics and Archaeology
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Our School
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is one of the great world centres for the study of the human past. By studying with us, you will be joining one of the most respected institutions of its kind in the world, with an international reputation for high-calibre teaching and research.
The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world and is 12th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities.
Our Programmes
The PhD is a 3-year (full-time) or 6-year (part-time) programme, leading to a dissertation of 80-100,000 words on an original topic, researched and written under the expert supervision of academic staff. We also offer a PhD by Distance mode of study for students who wish to study remotely and whose project and experience allows them to do so.
We offer PhDs in:
- History
- Economic and Social History
- Scottish History
- Classics
- Archaeology
Archaeology:
Our research interests range span the whole human past from the Stone Age up to the present day and range from late hunter-gatherers in Europe to the construction of sustainable cities in Africa. We have particular research interests in European prehistory, Mediterranean archaeology, osteoarchaeology, bioarchaeology, isotope geochemistry, coastal and marine archaeology, and cultural heritage studies. We are also keen to encourage applications from prospective doctoral students in the following research areas:
- Cultural Heritage and Community Engagement
- Scottish Archaeology
- Egyptology
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