Archaeology - PhD is a doctorate in Archaeology programme taught at University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Archaeology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Program details
Overview
This is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology at the University of Calgary, combining classroom and laboratory training with field work conducted internationally. Research areas include cultural heritage management, the development of social complexity, ethnoarchaeology, human-environment interaction, landscape archaeology, paleobotany, bioarchaeology, and social identity. Students complete core theoretical courses, a professional skills course, and coursework on topics such as hunter-gatherer adaptations, the origins of agriculture, and the development of complex societies. The program requires two seasons of field work, or an approved program of laboratory work in place of one field season, together with an original research thesis defended orally. The nominal length is four years of full-time study, with a maximum of six years. It is a final research degree intended for students pursuing academic, heritage management, or museum careers in archaeology.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Applications must include a specimen of relevant written work, a concise statement of the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate work in the department, and two reference letters. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers, per the Academic Calendar. The application deadline is December 15 for September 1 admission, for both Canadian and international applicants.
