Overview

Research training in Classics helps to channel creativity into critical innovatory reasoning. The legitimate authority of original, independent research depends upon persuasive analytical arguments supported by critically evaluated evidence.

Highlights

Birkbeck, University of London was ranked in the top eight universities in the UK for its History research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
We work closely with staff at the British Museum and the British School at Rome, as well as with archaeological superintendents in Italy, and can give advice about summer schools in both Athens and Rome.

Programme Structure

Our current research interests include:

the cultural and social history of ancient Greece
ancient Italy and Rome
the reception of the 'classical' past within ancient and modern worlds
the study of approaches to identity in the ancient world
cultural change in the Hellenistic and Roman worlds
Latin prose literature
the history of ancient science, technology and medicine in the Greek and Roman worlds

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

Confirmed (or predicted) Merit or above at MA level in ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, classics, history or a related discipline, with a distinction in the dissertation.

Tuition Fee

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International

14885 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14885 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.