Archaeology and Anthropology

The Archaeology and Anthropology PhD programme is offered byUniversity of Bristol. The Anthropology and Archaeology has an international ‘four-field’
approach, combining archaeology with evolutionary, social and linguistic
anthropology.

The Archaeology and Anthropology PhD programme is offered by University of Bristol key strengths lie in our integrated approaches to understanding cultural, biological and social change: the spread of peoples, their ideas and material artefacts. We focus particularly on adaptation, adversity and globalisation.Our research spans from earliest prehistory to the modern day. Field research takes place in the UK, as well as Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Dominica, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Venezuela, and elsewhere.

We are well equipped to undertake anthropological and archaeological fieldwork, including excavation, and we have world-class radiocarbon dating, isotopic and micro-imaging laboratories on site. We foster partnerships with professional institutions nationally and locally to provide additional collaborative opportunities for our students (for example, with the Royal Anthropological Institute Ethnographic Film Festival, UNESCO City of Film, and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery).

Career opportunities:

Graduates from thisArchaeology and Anthropology programme is offered byUniversity of Bristol go on to work in diverse professional contexts, including higher education and research, museums, the heritage sector, government, public and private sector organisations, international development, NGOs, and policy-making organisations.

• To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit theprogrammewebsite, where you can find further details and relevant resources.