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Palaeography & Manuscript Studies MPhil/PhD

King's College London, University of London

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-FEB-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Palaeography, the study of ancient handwriting, is a strong specialist area at King's and the College has appointed a new Chair of Palaeography & Manuscript Studies, who is based in the Department of History. Palaeography is taught in most departments across the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and students wishing to carry out research in Palaeography should approach the relevant department. Current specialists work in areas of study such as Classics, Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies, English, French, History (especially medieval history), Spanish and Digital Humanities.

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£ 27,100per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
Global research impact: study at a world top university, home to 14 Nobel laureates and pioneering research across disciplines.
International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

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