
PhD in
PhD in Classics (Institute of Classical Studies)
University of London, School of Advanced Study

Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,130 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* home, full-time / £15500: international, full-time. Fees vary depending on mode of study and fee status. Please visit our website for updated fees
Introduction
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking the area covered by the Institute’s expertise is a social, religious and economic history of the Roman world; ancient literacy; the ancient book; cultural identity in the ancient world; and. digital classics
Curriculum
The Institute of Classical Studies offers doctoral research supervision in broad areas of classics and ancient history including:
- Digital editing of inscriptions, papyri or manuscripts
- Digital approaches to prosopography, onomastics or geography
- Impact of digital methodologies on classical scholarship or teaching
Program Outcome
This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. By completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.