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PhD Ancient History at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion with considerable research strength in ancient history and strong links to archaeology, medieval history and religious studies through the Centre for Late Antique Religion and Culture. Chronological coverage runs from Archaic Greece to Late Antiquity.

Department: School of History, Archaeology and Religion  |  Duration: PhD 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time; MPhil 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research leading to a thesis, with opportunities for interdisciplinary work with archaeology, medieval history and religious studies and support from the University of Wales Institute for Classics and Ancient History.

Career pathways

The programme aims to provide knowledge and expertise for a career in research (media, commercial, public sector), public service, teaching and academia.

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Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Archaeology and related humanities and social science disciplines. Applicants should normally possess a first or upper second class Honours degree or alternative acceptable qualification in an appropriate subject field and a good pass at MA. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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