Dr. David Griffiths

Professor

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Biography

David Griffiths is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oxford specializing in historical medieval archaeology and landscape archaeology. His research focuses on the methods, theory, and practice involved in landscape heritage and public engagement through community archaeology. Griffiths has been associated with Kellogg College since 1999 and has a background as a professional archaeologist, working particularly around the gas pipeline construction industry and planning consultancy. He has extensive fieldwork experience, including collaborations with the University of Tromsø in Norway. Griffiths has held various prestigious positions, including Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. He has contributed significantly to public engagement, winning the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Award for his work in 2016, and has served as the Director of Graduate Studies (Research) at the University. His ongoing projects include the Birsay-Skaill Landscape Archaeology Project in Scotland and the redesign of displays at the Orkney Museums.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Leading research and teaching in Archaeology, focusing on landscape archaeology and public engagement.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.