Archaeology

Key Facts

The academic environment combines specialised coursework, graduate school participation, and independent thesis research. Training enables the ability to analyse archaeological evidence, apply theoretical and methodological approaches, conduct ethically informed research, and contribute original scholarship that advances knowledge of past societies and their relevance to issues such as cultural heritage, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Archaeological Theory
• Archaeological Methodology
• Material Culture Studies
• Human–Environment Interactions
• Prehistoric Societies
• Historical Archaeology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 90
• PTE Academic: 62
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Meet the general eligibility requirements for third-cycle studies.
• Hold a second-cycle degree, or have completed at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or possess equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.
• Be considered capable of successfully undertaking doctoral studies.
• Have completed at least 30 second-cycle credits in Archaeology.
• Have completed an independent research project in Archaeology worth at least 15 credits.
• Applicants with equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad may be considered after assessment.
• Exemptions from the general eligibility requirements may be granted in exceptional circumstances.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Doctoral students don't pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå, Sweden: 1,020-1,685 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.