PhD Classics at Swansea University

PhD in Classics at Swansea University, based on the Singleton Park Campus. Students undertake a substantial research project of their own choosing and submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words, followed by a viva voce examination.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: October, January, April, July  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research related to the languages, literature, philosophy or culture of the classical world, from Homer to the later Roman empire, and the reception of the ancient world in modern culture. Strengths include ancient narrative literature, Greek tragedy, ancient philosophy, and Greek and Roman political thought. Research groups include the Centre for Ancient Narrative Literature (KYKNOS) and the Centre for research into Gender in Culture and Society (GENCAS). Students may have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, with training and payment.

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