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MPhil in Greek and/or Roman History

University of Oxford

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Oxford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    21 Months

Course summary

This two-year course is an intensive research training degree designed to equip you with a range of both knowledge and skills in Greek and/or Roman history but it will prove stimulating and enjoyable for those whose aim is simply to deepen their understanding of current debates and developments in Ancient History.

The MPhil is the course taken by the majority of Oxford's master's students in Ancient History.

As part of the course, you will take three options, one of which is a language.

Competence in ancient Greek and/or Latin being a requirement for doctoral work in Ancient History, many MPhil students choose one of these languages as their linguistic option: both are available at Elementary and Intermediate level. For those whose Greek and Latin are already serviceable, there is an opportunity to acquire one of the principal languages of scholarship in Ancient History, French, Italian, or German or to lay foundations in another ancient language relevant to their interests, such as Hebrew, Aramaic or Coptic.

Language teaching is provided in the form of classes and/or individual or small-group tutorials.

Another option is drawn from a list of subjects based on Methods and techniques of scholarship, such as Greek or Roman Numismatics, Greek or Roman Epigraphy, and Documentary Papyrology.

The final option is chosen from a second list of topics on specific historical periods or themes, among which are Greek history ca 650–479 BCE Athenian Democracy in the Classical Age Alexander the Great and his successors 336–301 BCE Roman history 146 BC–46 BCE Roman history 138–312 CE The economy of the Roman Empire The provinces of the Roman Empire Greek and/or Roman religions Greek and/or Latin historiography The world of Augustine and The City of Rome (this option is taught in Rome, and involves attendance at the residential course organised by the School annually in Rome, with intensive exploration of the sites and museums of the city only those accepted by the School may take the option).

Application deadline

07/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 3,644month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Oxford

University of Oxford

  • University League Table

    2nd

  • Campus address

    University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    2nd out of 24

    2nd out of 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    200 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    10th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    196 96%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    41st

    8

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