Archaeology PhD

Learning outcomes

• A Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded to a student whose thesis is an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, a field of study and normally containing material worthy of publication.
• Thesis Length: 70,000-100,000 words, including references, bibliography and appendices (other than documentary appendices).
• If undertaking a practice-based doctorate the thesis will consist of a shorter word length, to be negotiated with your supervisor, but not normally under 40,000 words, in addition to a substantive piece, or pieces, of practice.

Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.

Programme Structure

Our key strengths are:

• Scottish archaeology, particularly in the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods and the Celtic, Pictish and Viking areas
• Mediterranean archaeology, from Spain to Turkey, from Bronze Age mining to postcolonial studies
• historical archaeology, from the classical period to the 20th century
• the use of aerial photographic and satellite imagery for the understanding of landscape history through aerial archaeology
• battlefield and conflict archaeology
• Postgraduate community

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

• Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 52,336 AUD / year ≈ 27,720 GBP / year
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1,171-1,911 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Archaeology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary — Provided by university, Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK) — Provided by university, Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 12 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Travel Bursaries — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Need-based, Deadline: 20 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Dr Williams's Glasgow Bursary — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Chemistry Bank — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• College of Arts and Humanities Sanctuary PhD Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 29 May 2027 (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History — Provided by university, Grant, 1800 GBP, Deadline: 21 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• universityofglasgow CoSE-UGM scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Alumni Discount — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Scottish Literature Bursaries - School of Critical Studies — Provided by university, Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 06 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• universityofglasgow CoSE-UGM alumni scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• STEM in Scotland Award — Provided by university, Grant, 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant, 19000 GBP, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Merit-based, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 6000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027