Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies PhD / MA by Research 36 months PHD Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Take the next step with a PhD or MA by Research in Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.


Join the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology and work flexibly on campus or by distance learning from anywhere in the world. You’ll be supported to develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career.


Course structure

Our PhD programmes are normally undertaken in three years full-time or six years part-time, and our Masters-level research programmes are taken in one year full-time or two years part-time. The period of maximum registration for a PhD includes a further year, designated "thesis awaited," which is usually a period of final revisions and more occasional supervision.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Take the next step with a PhD or MA by Research in Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.


Join the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology and work flexibly on campus or by distance learning from anywhere in the world. You’ll be supported to develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career.


Course structure

Our PhD programmes are normally undertaken in three years full-time or six years part-time, and our Masters-level research programmes are taken in one year full-time or two years part-time. The period of maximum registration for a PhD includes a further year, designated "thesis awaited," which is usually a period of final revisions and more occasional supervision.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+
67+
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Merit in a Masters degree (for entry to a PhD). 2:1 Honours degree (for entry to an MA by Research).

For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.

If you’re applying for a PhD, you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.

3 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
23,390 GBP

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