MPhil in Archaeology

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An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Applicants must indicate in their application which course option they are applying for.

Selection Process

Applications are normally considered on a rolling basis, therefore, applicants will receive decisions throughout the period the admissions window is open. Please note however that applications will likely be gathered at periods associated with central funding deadlines when admissions are at their peak.

For particularly popular options with limited places, it may be necessary to hold applicants on a reserve list until the full number and strength of applications are clear.

Applicants are particularly advised to note relevant funding deadlines when making their application. Applicants who apply in the run up to the December funding competition deadline will be reviewed in November - December and can usually expect to receive a decision on admission in February. Applications made after this deadline will be considered from February onwards and decisions on admission will usually be made within 12 weeks unless applicants are placed on a reserve list due to a limit on available places. Interviews are held (usually virtually) at the panel's discretion.

For more information, please see here.

Further information on How To Apply

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Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

• Two referees willing to give you a reference
  Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English
  If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.
• Reasons for Applying (2500 characters) (mandatory)
  Please explain why you are applying for this particular course at the University of Cambridge. It will help your application if you have been in touch with relevant staff in the department to discuss best fit before you make your application.
• Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
  Applicants should submit a sample of written academic work of c. 2,000 words, preferably one submitted as assessed coursework in a previous degree. We recommend that applicants select a piece of work that best represents their writing style. It is sensible (but not obligatory) to choose a piece of work which is at least roughly in the subject area in that you are applying to.
• Research Proposal (document upload) (optional)
  Applicants who wish to pursue the EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY stream of the MPhil are asked to submit a research proposal. It is not required for the other streams but you may upload one if you wish.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.