Palaeography & Manuscript Studies MPhil/PhD at King's College London

Programme overview

Most recent REF rankings: 3rd in the country according to the ‘power’ metric, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity. The Department also received an outstanding score for the impact of its research. Overall, 76% of our research was rated 3* or 4* indicating internationally excellent and world-leading quality.

Duration: Expected to be: PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four to six years PT. October to October, February to February or June to June | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Official programme page

Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,600 a year (2025/26). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £3,300. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,100 a year (2025/26). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £13,550. Source

Duration: Expected to be: PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four to six years PT. October

Apply through the official page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/areas/palaeography-and-manuscript-studies-mphil-phd

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities