Overview

The DPhil in Classical Archaeology from the University of Oxford is a full-time degree that is examined only by thesis and there is no formal course of instruction.

Features

Instead, students develop their own topic under the guidance of their supervisors, who are experts in their field of research.

There is also the possibility to develop projects which cross disciplinary boundaries, for example in ancient history or archaeological science as appropriate.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You will be encouraged to attend lectures and participate in research seminars, particularly the numerous and wide-ranging weekly seminar series organised within the cutting-edge Historical and Classical Research Group.

These also often provide opportunities for research students to present their own work.

The department strongly encourages fieldwork and there are often opportunities for joining fieldwork in relation to projects led by academic staff.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

If places are still available, applications may be accepted after 1 March.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology View 38 other PhDs in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

a master's degree in classical archaeology or another subject closely related to the research; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in classical archaeology or closely related fields.

However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29140 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29140 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

15300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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