Archaeology (Continuing Education): University of Oxford

Research Programmes

DPhil in Archaeology (part-time)

It is possible to study for a doctorate by part-time research in the areas of Professional Archaeology or Applied Landscape Archaeology. Admission is either as a Probationary Research Student (PRS), in which case the minimum time of study is six years, or via successful completion of the MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology, the MSc in Professional Archaeology, or another appropriate Master’s course, in which case the minimum time of study is four years.

Taught Programmes

MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology

• Length of programme: Two years, part-time, and teaching largely takes place on Saturdays

MSc in Professional Archaeology

This course has a dual purpose, to allow recent Archaeology graduates to gain experience in many areas of professional archaeology before embarking on their archaeological career and to allow those who are already working in this area to gain greater experience, skills, and qualifications to facilitate career development. This placement-based MSc is fully structured to the individual needs of the student and is intended to be a focused and practical introduction into the world of professional archaeology.

• Length of programme: One year, full-time or two years, part-time

General enquiries 

• Postal Address:
  The Graduate Admissions Office
  PO Box 738
  University of Oxford
  Wellington Square
  Oxford, OX1 9FB
• Tel: +44 (0)1865 270059
• Fax: +44 (0)1865 270049
• Email: graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk