
Overview
Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future with the Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham .
Key facts
Its research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies. You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
- Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.
- Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.
- Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
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Research themes:
- Historical, textual and archaeological research in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (CAHA) weaves together the diverse civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean world,
- and explores their origins and after-effects in more recent periods.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
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Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
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International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4621 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4621 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK: £2,461 part-time
- International: £11,300 part-time (distance learning only)
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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