Archaeology - MA

Highways England are funding two Master's Studentships in Archaeology, to be run by the University of Reading in conjunction with MOLA Headland Infrastructure.

The award-holders will spend the first 12 weeks of their programme (July-September 2020) on a placement with MOLA specialists and will then enrol on the University of Reading full-time MA Archaeology.

Each award focuses on a different topic:

1. The effects of sub-sampling Roman pottery assemblages from large infrastructure projects

2. Integrating scientific analysis into the study of Iron Age and Roman copper-alloy objects from large infrastructure projects

Each award covers:

- Tuition fees for new UK/EU students (£7,735)
- £5,000 during 12-week placement
- £11,500 stipend over the duration of the master's course

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2020 and we will open for applications shortly.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for a Highways England Masters Studentship for the academic year 2020-2021 candidates must:

1. Not already be in receipt of a full tuition fee scholarship.

2. Not already be registered on a postgraduate programme.

3. Have applied for entry to the full-time MA Archaeology during the academic year 2020-2021, using the University's online postgraduate application form.

4. Have received a formal offer of admission (it is not necessary to have accepted the offer of admission at application stage).

5. Be a UK/EU applicant.

Application Procedure

To be considered for a Master's Studentship in Archaeology you first need to submit an application for the full-time MA Archaeology programme and receive an offer. You will then be eligible to apply for the Master's Studentship.

Further Information

http://www.reading.ac.uk/archaeology/masters-courses/studentship-information.aspx