The area surrounding the Mediterranean presents innumerable opportunities for archaeological research. This programme allows you to explore the rich history of this region at an advanced level through examination of a wide range of periods, geographical areas and themes. Through a series of tailored and flexible courses you'll develop an understanding of specific regions and periods, current theories, methodologies and major research issues, all of which will provide the basis of PhD study, or a solid foundation for future participation in excavation, survey and/or lab work. The programme will help you develop potential research interests and explore these with a view to progressing to research. You will also acquire a range of transferable intellectual and practical skills, including: a good understanding of the distinctive nature of archaeology and its contribution to a critical and informed understanding of the past; a good understanding of theoretical and methodological debates within archaeology; familiarity with a number of important fieldwork studies; a broad knowledge of archaeological methods, techniques and practices in current use.