PhD Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Course Overview
This postgraduate program in Archaeology & Palaeoecology offers a unique, interdisciplinary research environment where students investigate the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment through deep time. You will join one of two specialized clusters, tailoring your research to either environmental change or cultural studies, and benefit from a department renowned for combining cutting-edge scientific techniques with traditional humanities scholarship. This approach prepares graduates for successful careers in both academia and the wider heritage sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Join one of two interdisciplinary research clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) or Culture & Society (C&S).
- Apply innovative scientific methods like pollen analysis, dendrochronology, and radiocarbon dating to your research.
- Benefit from the department's distinctive strength in combining environmental bio-archaeology with traditional approaches.
- Receive support from the state-of-the-art Graduate School for personal and professional career development.
- Access opportunities for funding through studentships from the Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership.
Course Overview
This postgraduate program in Archaeology & Palaeoecology offers a unique, interdisciplinary research environment where students investigate the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment through deep time. You will join one of two specialized clusters, tailoring your research to either environmental change or cultural studies, and benefit from a department renowned for combining cutting-edge scientific techniques with traditional humanities scholarship. This approach prepares graduates for successful careers in both academia and the wider heritage sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Join one of two interdisciplinary research clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) or Culture & Society (C&S).
- Apply innovative scientific methods like pollen analysis, dendrochronology, and radiocarbon dating to your research.
- Benefit from the department's distinctive strength in combining environmental bio-archaeology with traditional approaches.
- Receive support from the state-of-the-art Graduate School for personal and professional career development.
- Access opportunities for funding through studentships from the Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership.
