Further Information

Kerr Masters Program Scholarship

The Masters Program Scholarship, of a value of £500, will be awarded to the Masters student (full-time) entering an Archaeology/Palaeoecology-based Masters Program who, in the judgement of the Kerr Bequest Committee, has achieved the highest degree results in their final undergraduate degree program, preceding entry to the Masters Program.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the Scholarship will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr Memorial Lecture

The purpose of this award is to enable the School to invite a Guest Speaker to the university to speak on a topic, which will have significant resonance in terms of Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

The Kerr Bequest Committee will select the speaker and undertake to coordinate the event.

The Kerr Prize (Level 1)

The prize, of a value of £100 will be awarded annually to the student (full-time) taking 50% modules or more in Archaeology and Palaeoecology who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners, has produced the best overall performance at the first year examinations in Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

The Kerr Prize (Level 2)

The prize, of a value of £100 will be awarded annually to the student (full-time) taking 50% modules or more in Archaeology and Palaeoecology who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners, has produced the best overall performance at the second year examinations in Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

The Kerr Prize (Level 3)

The prize, of a value of £100 will be awarded annually to the student (full-time) taking 50% modules or more in Archaeology and Palaeoecology who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners, has produced the best overall performance at the final year examinations in Archaeology and Palaeoecology and has not received the Basil Wilson Prize.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr Meritorious Performance Prize

The prize, of a value of £100, will be awarded to the student (full-time) who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, has shown the greatest academic improvement between year 2 and year 3.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr Final Year Dissertation Prize

The prize, of a value of £100, will be awarded to the student (full-time) who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, has produced a Dissertation which was awarded the highest mark, as part of the final year examinations in Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr Independent Project Prize

The prize, of a value of £50, will be awarded to the student (full-time) who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, has produced an Independent Project which was awarded the highest mark, as part of the final year examinations in Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two. The Board of Examiners reserves the right to withhold the prize if it is agreed that a suitable project has not been submitted in that academic year.

Kerr MSc Prize

The prize, of a value of £100, will be awarded annually to the student (full-time) undertaking the Masters course in Archaeology & Environment, Dating & Chronology and Professional Archaeology who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners, has produced the best overall performance in the Master’s level taught modules.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr MSc Dissertation Prize

The prize, of a value of £100, will be awarded annually to the student (full-time) undertaking the Masters course in Archaeology & Environment, Dating & Chronology, and Professional Archaeology who, in the judgement of the Board of Examiners, has produced a Dissertation, which was awarded the highest mark.

If there are two eligible students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.

Kerr Fieldwork/Visit Award

The purpose of this award is to assist a student or students (full-time) with a fieldwork project or visit. The award is available to students who have successfully completed a Level 1 or Level 2 Archaeology and Palaeoecology Degree program within the School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

An application form must be completed and the Kerr Bequest Committee will select the successful candidate(s). The recipient(s) of the award must complete an illustrated report of 1,000 words following completion of the fieldwork or visit.

Funding Amount

Ranging from £50 - £500

Number of Awards

Ten

Eligibility

Funding Type

Award/Prize, Help with new course

Fee Status

Any

Nationality

All

Study Level

Postgraduate Taught, Undergraduate

Start Date

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:45:18 BST

Contact Us

Email: askeps@qub.ac.uk 

How to Apply