Highlights
Tuition fee
32960 GBP / year
17310 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
32960 GBP / year
17310 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The DPhil in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford provides you with the opportunity to pursue substantial independent research from within a wide range of periods and subjects, ranging from the prehistoric Aegean through the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods to Byzantium.

Overview

The DPhil in Classical Archaeology from the University of Oxford is a full-time degree that is examined only by thesis and there is no formal course of instruction. 

Features 

  • Instead, students develop their own topic under the guidance of their supervisors, who are experts in their field of research. 
  • There is also the possibility to develop projects which cross disciplinary boundaries, for example in ancient history or archaeological science as appropriate.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • You will be encouraged to attend lectures and participate in research seminars, particularly the numerous and wide-ranging weekly seminar series organised within the cutting-edge Historical and Classical Research Group. 
  • These also often provide opportunities for research students to present their own work.  
  • The department strongly encourages fieldwork and there are often opportunities for joining fieldwork in relation to projects led by academic staff.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
110
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Oxford, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • a master's degree in classical archaeology or another subject closely related to the research; and
  • a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in classical archaeology or closely related fields. 
  • However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree.

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    32960 GBP / year
    32960 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    17310 GBP / year
    17310 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom
939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Classical Archaeology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Apr 2026
China Oxford Scholarship Fund
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3720 EUR
Deadline
26 May 2026
Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany

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Gerda Henkel Stiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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