PhD in Applied Archaeology

Introduction: This degree recognises the significant role that archaeology and heritage professionals play in knowledge production.  In building up a portfolio of unpublished work through professional projects the student indicates a record of achievement at a high professional level.  The portfolio is supported by two chapters which introduces the portfolio and places it in its professional context and a concluding chapter which provides an account of the portfolio’s academic context.  The construction of the portfolio and the two chapters is assisted by a supervision board which meets at regular intervals.

Residence requirements: It is a non-residential scheme leading to a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) through part-time enrolment over a period of 5-9 years.  With the agreement of the committee work completed prior to enrolment may be considered for inclusion in the portfolio and could lead to a reduction in period of candidature.

Eligibility: candidates will normally have a relevant first degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience at management level . Please send a cv with your application form.

Assessment: is by the production of a portfolio accrued over the period of candidature.  The portfolio will consist of written or other work (e.g. exhibition record) produced through normal professional activities.  The portfolio will also require a written and referenced introduction of approximately 10,000 words explaining the context of portfolio production and a conclusion of similar length providing a reflective and critical account of the professional activities represented in the portfolio production and a conclusion of similar length providing a reflective and critical account of the professional activities represented in the portfolio.

Supervision: Will be through a standing panel which meets three times a year.

Contacts: enquiries should be addressed to

Applied Archaeology Panel
School of Archaeology, History and Anthropology
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Lampeter Campus
Ceredigion
SA48 7ED
Wales, UK