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MRes in Archaeology

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Overview

Dive into a world where your passion for archaeology shapes the future.

The MRes in Archaeology is for researchers and practitioners, who are passionate about developing specialised skills in archaeology.

The programme is tailored to your interests. You can choose from a wide range of modules, focusing on areas that captivate you and match your interest and trajectory.

The curriculum emphasizes practical and research skills, allowing you to engage deeply with your chosen topics.

You will have mentorship from an academic within your area of interest and guidance from a personal academic tutor - these connections will shape research projects and practical training.

The course has a core professional development module, and a large component of supervised research project work; it will prepare you for the demands of the industry and academia.

You will be poised for success in the archaeological and heritage sectors, benefiting from high demand for a broad range of specialised skills. Opportunities include advanced research positions, PhD programmes, and roles in heritage research conservation and management.

This course addresses the UK's national shortage of archaeological professionals, opening doors to impactful and rewarding careers.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from all potential students and most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of your potential to benefit from your studies and of your ability to succeed on this particular programme.

Consideration of applications will be based on a combination of formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.

The standard entry requirements for the programme are:

  • a first degree in Archaeology or another relevant discipline, normally with a second-class degree or higher or equivalent for UK students

Admission will be judged on an individual basis of overseas students, at an equivalent level to UK entry requirements.

For North American students, normally a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent.

Admissions are made on the basis of demonstrated ability, qualifications, experience, references, and, occasionally, interviews.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate and recognise this learning in order to provide applicants with exemptions from specified modules or parts of the programme.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent, with no less than 5.5 in each sub test.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2025

  • Home: £9,698
  • International: £25,389

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs.
You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.