PhD Ancient History at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Interdepartmental Program in Ancient History is a doctoral programme jointly sponsored by the Departments of History and Classical Studies. Faculty cover the ancient Mediterranean with depth in social, political and cultural history, religion, science, technology and medicine, environmental history, intellectual history, gender studies and papyrology.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) | Department: Interdepartmental Program in Ancient History (History and Classical Studies) | Duration: Coursework in the first three years; exams by end of year three | Intake: Fall (applications due December 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students take History 615, History 630 (methodology), Greek and Latin literature survey sequences (Greek 571-573, Latin 571/572/574), two research seminars, two cognate courses and electives, completing all examinations by the end of year three.

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Application information

Entry requirements

IPAH admits for the PhD only (a separate graduate certificate exists for students enrolled in other U-M programmes). Apply through Rackham (programme code 02410) by December 15: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal statement, writing sample, CV, official transcripts, and English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB) where applicable. Decisions by March 15.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Coursework in the first three years; exams by end of year three

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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