DPhil in Ancient History at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

A master's degree with scores equivalent to first-class or high upper second-class honours in a relevant subject, and a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in classics or a similar course with substantial ancient history components (US bachelor's degree: GPA normally 3.6 out of 4.0). Competence in Latin and/or Ancient Greek is an admission requirement, with qualifications showing satisfactory knowledge of the ancient languages relevant to the research. No GRE or GMAT scores; publications not normally expected. Interviews may be arranged for some applicants. Three referees are required. Supporting documents are required with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; TOEFL tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not accepted until a review of the revised test is complete); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.