Classics and Ancient History

University of Birmingham

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years HistoryClassics

About this course

Take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future.

Our research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies.

You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.

  • Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.

  • Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.

  • Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    History, Classics