36 monthsProgramme duration
24,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We welcome postgraduate research students in any of our areas of research expertise.
Classics and ancient history at Newcastle has a long and distinguished international reputation. We deliver quality research and teaching. We have taught Latin and Greek since 1874, ancient history since 1910 and classical archaeology since 1931.
Our programmes cover a range of classical subjects. They include:
- Material culture and history
- Language and literature
- Philosophy
- Reception and heritage
- Iconography
We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology and modern languages.
Our staff include scholars of outstanding international reputation. Our research covers all major aspects of the study of the ancient world.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We welcome postgraduate research students in any of our areas of research expertise.
Classics and ancient history at Newcastle has a long and distinguished international reputation. We deliver quality research and teaching. We have taught Latin and Greek since 1874, ancient history since 1910 and classical archaeology since 1931.
Our programmes cover a range of classical subjects. They include:
- Material culture and history
- Language and literature
- Philosophy
- Reception and heritage
- Iconography
We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology and modern languages.
Our staff include scholars of outstanding international reputation. Our research covers all major aspects of the study of the ancient world.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree and a Master's degree at Merit level, or international equivalent, in a related subject. We will give specific consideration to any independent research you do as part of your studies and/or appropriate professional experience.
You must submit two letters of recommendation (obligatory) and a writing sample, such as a chapter from an MA dissertation or a published paper (optional).
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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