Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Archaeologywww.arch.ox.ac.ukSocial Sciencesϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.arch.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/graduate_studiesDPhil in ArchaeologyMSt in Classical ArchaeologyMSt in European ArchaeologyMSt in Landscape ArchaeologyMSt in World ArchaeologyMPhil in Classical ArchaeologyMPhil in European ArchaeologyMPhil in Landscape ArchaeologyMPhil in World ArchaeologyGood undergraduate degree; a minimumof an upper second-class in Archaeologyor a related subjectResearch degrees Higher levelTaught degrees Higher levelAHRC studentshipsClarendon Fund (overseas students)Overseas Research Students awards(ORS)For School of Archaeology studentshipsand linked college awards seewww.arch.ox.ac.ukNumber of Applicants Research degrees 46Taught degrees 52Number ofResearch degrees 39Places OfferedTaught degrees 34Application Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Studentship applications should besubmitted by 23 JanuaryContact for Enquiries Administrator, School of Archaeology+44 (0) 1865 278246administrator@arch.ox.ac.ukϐϐResources AvailableThe Ashmolean Museum contains extensive collections ofantiquities. It is especially rich in classical Greek material, inEuropean, and in Egyptian archaeology. There is an excellentcast gallery of classical sculpture, and the Beazley Archive holdsphotographs of vases and sculpture. The Pitt Rivers Museumhas collections of the Palaeolithic and later Prehistoric periodsfrom many parts of the world, which can be studied in relation tocomparable ethnographical material. Other museums in Oxfordalso hold archaeological material.The main archaeological library is the Sackler Library, nowhoused in a new building adjacent to the Ashmolean Museum. Ithas excellent coverage of Greek and Roman archaeology and ofmost aspects of European and Near Eastern archaeology, and issupplemented by the Balfour Library at the Pitt Rivers Museumand the small library of the Institute of Archaeology.The Institute of Archaeology, between the Ashmolean Museumand the Sackler Library, is the centre of much of the teachingin archaeology, and has some common room and technicalfacilities. There are some University funds from which grants forarchaeological research can be made.The Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Artprovides the focus for teaching and research into archaeologicalscience.The Stelios Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studiesprovides additional facilities for Classical Archaeology.ϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableSee Department for Continuing Education for MSc in ProfessionalArchaeology, MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology and thepart-time DPhil in ArchaeologyϐϐAcademic Staff Profileswww.arch.ox.ac.uk/resources/staff_directoryϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil in ArchaeologyOxford welcomes applications for doctoral research in mostaspects of archaeology. We have particular strengths andresearch interests in Classical, European, Landscape and WorldArchaeology (especially African, Chinese and South Asian).Archaeology in Oxford has been rated as 5* in both ResearchAssessment Exercises 2001 and 1996. For details of projects see:www.arch.ox.ac.uk/research/research_projectsϐϐTaught ProgrammesProgramme specifications for all taught Master’s degreesare available at: www.arch.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/graduate_studies/programme_specificationsMSt in Classical ArchaeologyThe MSt in Classical Archaeology offers a wide range of optionsfocusing on the Greek and Roman world and its neighbours fromthe Bronze Age Aegean to the Byzantine period.|| Length of programme: Nine months|| Core and optional courses: Candidates are required to choosethree subjects or periods of study from a wide list, that alsopermits them to ask to study subjects chosen from one of theother courses or special topics not normally available. Thosewho are seeking a broader course may, if they wish, selectone subject from among those offered in any of the followingMSt courses (subject to availability of teaching): ByzantineStudies, Classical Literature, European Archaeology, Greekand Roman History, History of Art, Women’s Studies, WorldArchaeology.108LLEnquiries:administrator@arch.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/