NicoleNeolithic

This is vastly untrue. I am sorry you have had a bad experience in the UK, however I am certain that this is not indicative of all UK Masters programmes. I have two Masters from the UK and each has been well organised and well taught - they are what you make of them. In terms of Ph.D. teaching - it depends on what school you are at, but generally you have the opportunity to gain some experience - taking tutorials etc, which are similar to sections in the US. UK doctoral students are very much encouraged to publish, I have not heard of any university where this is not the case. I do agree that many Masters programmes are cash cows, but that is the case everywhere, especially in the US where I am currently studying.

That's great, congratulations on the offer! I wish I had been organised enough to apply by the Nov deadline. I have applied to Durham, York and Manchester. I have been accepted to Durham and York, waiting to hear from Manchester. All contingent on funding of course... the UK system, sigh.

Hi All, First time poster here. I am applying to UK based archaeology PhD programs. Melian4 I notice that you are registering an acceptance to Oxford's DPhil - did you apply by the early deadline? I applied for the Jan 24th and haven't heard anything, just trying to work out if I should stop obsessively checking the results board!