Overview

The DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford takes the form of the composition of a substantial dissertation, of up to 100,000 words, based on new research on a subject of your choice.

Features

The best dissertations are published, many in the Oxford University Press series of Classical monographs which exists for this purpose.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral students are required to set the topics of their individual specialisation in a larger understanding of developments in the field across the world.

They are encouraged to pursue a diversity of scholarly interests while working on their doctoral dissertation, so as to start building a larger portfolio of specialities. They may produce articles or review books in areas somewhat different from that of their dissertation, and towards the end of their doctoral work may begin to contemplate a postdoctoral project.

The Classics Faculty assists doctoral students in continuing to develop necessary research skills, and acquiring or improving knowledge of relevant ancient and modern languages. Competence in Latin and/or Greek is an admission requirement.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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 with scores at the same level as first-class or high upper second-class honours in a relevant subject; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in Classics or a similar course of academic study with substantial course components in the area of Classics.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30790 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30790 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

10190 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10190 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study:

Home: £5,095

Overseas: £15,395

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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