Overview

The Classics and Ancient History MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter prospective PhD candidates are encouraged to explore the interests of our academic staff in more detail and should make informal contact with a potential supervisor before submitting a formal application.

Key facts

The Classics and Ancient History programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Centre for Hellenistic and Romano-Greek Culture and Society Supported by a £1.25 million Leverhulme grant, the centre is rapidly becoming internationally recognised for the study of the history and culture of the post-classical Greek world.

Centre for Connectivity in the Roman World The centre examines how connectivity contributed to the shaping of distinctive cultures, economies and societies spanning the breadth of the Roman world and its immediate neighbours, focusing on novel historical, archaeological and digital approaches to human mobility and material culture.

Centre for Knowledge in Culture in Antiquity and Beyond

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Ancient History Classics View 24 other PhDs in Ancient History in United Kingdom

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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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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Classics and Ancient History, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4950 GBP / year

≈ 4950 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £pro-rata part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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

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Exeter

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