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Classics and Ancient History PhD

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview In this course you take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity. Course highlights Our 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,600per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    12th out of 24 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    141 70%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    17th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    4th

    1

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