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  Archaeology (MPhil)


Online Birkbeck, University of London    School of Historical Studies

Full time & Part time October, January Research Only, MPhil 4 years full-time or 7 years part-time
History & Archaeology (19) Linguistics & Classics (23)

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The MPhil programme in Archaeology at Birkbeck offers a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of archaeology and gain advanced conceptual skills. With research areas covering various periods and regions, including prehistory, classical Greek and Roman archaeology, and late antique and early medieval archaeology, you'll have the chance to explore diverse topics such as human evolution, urban settlement, and cult and ritual. The programme is available both on campus and via distance learning, making it flexible for those with work or family commitments. Entry requirements include a strong academic background and English language proficiency. Join us and uncover the mysteries of the past!

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Our research areas include: Early and Later Prehistory, Classical Greek, Hellenistic and Roman Republican archaeology; Roman provincial archaeology; and late antique and early medieval archaeology, with a focus on the eastern Mediterranean and western Indian Ocean. Key specialisms include: archaeology of human evolution, archaeology of prehistoric architecture, archaeology of urban settlement, archaeology of cult and ritual, death and burial, port archaeology, social archaeology, archaeology and photography, attitudes to the past, post-colonialism and archaeology, and interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in history and

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Entry Requirements

Confirmed (or predicted) Merit or above at MA level in ancient history, archaeology, classics, history or a related discipline, with a distinction in the dissertation. Students applying for the MPhil/PhD by distance learning will need a distinction at MA level (or equivalent) in the aforementioned disciplines.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each sub-test and at least 7.0 in writing.




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