Overview
Prospective PhD candidates are encouraged to explore the interests of our academic staff in more detail and should make informal contact with a potential supervisor before submitting a formal application.
Careers
The Classics and Ancient History programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.
Programme Structure
The Department of Classics and Ancient History currently hosts three research centres:- Centre for Hellenistic and Romano-Greek Culture and Society Supported by a £1.25 million Leverhulme grant, the centre is rapidly becoming internationally recognised for the study of the history and culture of the post-classical Greek world.
- Centre for Connectivity in the Roman World The centre examines how connectivity contributed to the shaping of distinctive cultures, economies and societies spanning the breadth of the Roman world and its immediate neighbours, focusing on novel historical, archaeological and digital approaches to human mobility and material culture.
- Centre for Knowledge in Culture in Antiquity and Beyond
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
History Ancient History General Studies & Classics View 88 other PhDs in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Classics and Ancient History, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
18100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18100 GBP per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.