Continuing to a doctoral degree will help students gain a superior understanding of specialised area of archaeology through advanced level of research and study. They also involve the submission of a thesis or dissertation based on original research in a specific area or topic. Full-time PhD students normally spend a minimum of three years of study, while part-time students spend up to six years.
A doctoral degree in archaeology can lead to practicing as specialist in a particular field, or may provide the opportunity for research and advisory positions in academia, industry and government.
If you study your doctorate full-time, you should be able to receive some funding. There are also many universities that offer archaeology scholarships which you may be eligible for. You can check them all here.
Typical minimum entry requirements for an archaeology PhD is the completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, and often a research master’s. Most universities will also require excellent academic performance and relevant professional experience prior to admittance to a PhD program.