PhD Classics and Ancient History at University of Manchester

Receive advanced research supervision in the study of ancient literature, history culture and languages. Joint 1st Classics department in the Research Excellent Framework (REF2021) in the UK. Engage in cutting-edge research projects and access extensive resources, including the renowned Manchester Museum and Special Collections, fostering a dynamic academic environment for research students.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD Classics and Ancient History programme is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis. You will acquire an excellent general knowledge of the wider field in question and high competence in relevant languages - ancient and modern - and associated skills, both subject-specific and generic.

Career pathways

The PhD is a vital vocational qualification for those planning to pursue an academic career. Recent graduates have gone on to research fellowships, and to part-time and full-time temporary and permanent academic positions in UK and overseas universities including Oxford, UCL, Manchester, Exeter and Leeds.

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