Master’s Opportunities in Archaeology in United Kingdom

History of Christianity PhD / MPhil at the University of Edinburgh This postgraduate research programme in the School of Divinity (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) invites applications for research in History of Christianity , with strengths in patristics and early Christian history , the Reformation in Britain and on the continent , Puritanism , British and European Christianity from the 18th century , and Christian missions, especially in Africa . Study options include a full-t...

MScR German Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level project in German studies . The programme sits in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . It offers full-time study over 1 year or part-time study over 2 years, with a start date in September 2027 . Research themes include German literature , film studies , translation studies , g...

MScR French and Francophone Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level dissertation in French and Francophone studies. The programme is offered in full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) formats, with a start date of September 2027 . It is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures , within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences , at the Central Area campus in Edinburgh, U...

University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences is offering a GeoSciences (Individual Project - Taught Pathway) MScR for full-time, on-campus study starting in September 2027 . This is a Masters by Research programme designed for students who want to develop an independent research project in Earth Science , Environmental Science , Geography , Geology , Geophysics , and related GeoSciences areas. Research themes mentioned include atmospheric and environmental sciences, geology and geophysics, huma...

Classics MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete a substantial supervised thesis in Classics and related fields. The programme welcomes applicants whose proposed project overlaps with the research interests of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. Key areas include Homer and early Greek poetry, ancient philosophy, Greek drama, Hellenistic and Roman poetry, classical Greek and Hellenistic history, the ancient economy, arch...

University of Edinburgh Chinese MScR (Master of Science by Research) in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures , within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . This is a research-focused master’s degree for students who want to complete an independent dissertation in Chinese studies and build a pathway toward a PhD or research career. The programme offers full-time study over 1 year or part-time study over 2 years, with a September 2027 start. Students take research skil...

Celtic Studies MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level research project in Celtic and Scottish Studies . The programme is offered full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years, with a September 2027 start. It is designed as a stepping-stone to PhD study, but it is also a strong stand-alone qualification for students interested in research, languages, literature, culture, and historical inquiry. Researc...

The University of Edinburgh is advertising an Archaeology MScR (Postgraduate Research) for a full-time 1-year or part-time 2-year research degree, starting in 2027. This is a student-oriented research programme for applicants who already have a clear topic and want to complete an extended dissertation under the guidance of expert supervisors. The programme welcomes projects across a broad range of archaeological and heritage themes, including science-based archaeology , osteoarchaeology , zooarc...

[Tuition fees and a stipend of £22,804 per annum (rising in alignment with UKRI), plus an annual Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) and generous relocation support if moving from overseas.] The Hong Kong History Centre at the University of Bristol is offering a PhD studentship for a project on the history of Hong Kong, broadly conceived, with research focused on the period before 1950 and a preference for the pre-war or pre-1930 era. This opportunity is aimed at applicants interested in orig...