A long and proud history of international research in Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology

 

Our specialisms include Greek and Roman literature, ancient history, Mediterranean archaeology, British prehistoric and historic archaeology, human evolution, African archaeology, Near Eastern archaeology and Egyptology. 

 

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Archaeology was ranked 5th in the UK. We offer post-graduates the opportunity to engage in research-led teaching across a wide range of ancient civilisations and languages, in an academically inspiring environment.

 

Research projects

Discover more about our research project across the 3 subject areas, Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History and Egyptology.

 

Research groups

Explore our research groups that bring together staff and postgraduate students across a range of research topics.

 

PhD students

Find out more about our PhD students, their thesis titles and research interests.

 

REF 2021

100% of our research impact in Archaeology is rated outstanding, find out more about our REF 2021 results.

 

Our experts

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Research blogs

Our blog gives you an alternative look at our degree courses and bring out the stories behind our research.

 

Research impact

Read our impact case studies and discover more about how our research is helping us to understand the key questions in human history.