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24 PhD programmes in Ancient History in United Kingdom

Classics and Ancient History
This Classics and Ancient History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University covers a range of classical subjects.We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology, and modern languages.

Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.

Ancient History
Supervised by experts, Ancient History postgraduates from Cardiff University encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series.

Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.

Ancient History
At University of Reading, our core areas of expertise include Ancient History, Greek and Latin language and linguistics, literature, archaeology, philosophy, art, and culture.
Egyptology
Egyptology is part of the Department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at The University of Manchester and, as such, our doctoral students will be able to participate in a vibrant academic environment and engage with specialists across a wide range of disciplines.
Ancient Material Religion
Research in Ancient Material Religion at The Open University UK involves studying the material, visual and other sensory aspects of ancient cults and rituals, including sacred objects (e.g. statues of divinities, votive offerings, curse tablets), temple buildings and sanctuaries, and human and animal bodies.
Greek and Roman Material Culture
The Classical Studies discipline has distinctive expertise in the material culture of the ancient world. Greek and Roman Material Culture research at The Open University UK covers a wide range of topics, including votive offerings from ancient sanctuaries, the archaeology of Etruscan Italy, ancient dress, ceramics, and Roman funerary monuments.
History Research
We offer MPhil and PhD History Research programmes at the King's College London, both full and part-time, for those wishing to do a research degree.
The Ancient Body and the Senses
Members of the Classical Studies discipline at The Open University UK have distinctive expertise in the study of The Ancient Body and the Senses.
Classics and Ancient History
At Durham University, we are committed to the study of Graeco-Roman antiquity as a subject with global relevance and the inherent potential for social and pedagogical benefit. This PhD is offered within the Department of Classics and Ancient History.
Medical History
Through the Medical History PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
A research degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Birkbeck, University of London offers you the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly context.
Ancient History
A PhD in Ancient History at Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.
Egyptology
A PhD in Egyptology at Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.
History with Genealogical Studies
Students at the History with Genealogical Studies programme at University of Strathclyde are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.
Ancient History
Both in Classical languages and literature, and in ancient history, the DPhil Ancient History programme from University of Oxford is a research degree intended to make it possible for the successful candidate to aspire to a career in research and teaching at university level anywhere in the world where the Classical subjects are studied.
Classics and Ancient History
Our PhD Classics and Ancient History programme at The University of Manchester is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis.
History (Postgraduate Research)
The postgraduate research students of the History (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.