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MRes in Archaeology

MRes

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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.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

What you will study

Module information is subject to change.

Core modules

Option modules

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.

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.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.