Classics PhD
Royal Holloway, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Classics is a close-knit Department offering a range of sub-disciplines, approaches and methodologies, and periods. We are distinctive in our ambitious coverage (literature, history, archaeology, reception). In addition to the subject coverage, core strengths include oratory, law and rhetoric (currently mainly Greek), theoretically-driven approaches to Classical literature, digital archaeology, and Classical reception. Some of this activity is focused by The Centre for Oratory and Rhetoric ...Read more

Classics is a close-knit Department offering a range of sub-disciplines, approaches and methodologies, and periods. We are distinctive in our ambitious coverage (literature, history, archaeology, reception). In addition to the subject coverage, core strengths include oratory, law and rhetoric (currently mainly Greek), theoretically-driven approaches to Classical literature, digital archaeology, and Classical reception. Some of this activity is focused by The Centre for Oratory and Rhetoric (COR) and the Centre for the Reception of Greece and Rome (CRGR). We pride ourselves on research engaged with the contemporary world. Classics is both part of contemporary culture and offers a critical distance from which we can reflect on and critically engage with global challenges.Duration: 4 years full time

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Danae
01 Mar 24

Everything is good but the town where it is it’s not great, there’s not much around and it can get depressing. Also, everything on campus is..Read more

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01 Mar 24

Best- social life, tutor support, course opportunities Worst- housing in the surrounding area, hard to find somewhere to..Read more

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Prospective PhD students are usually expected to have a good ‘Merit or ‘Distinction MA Degree from a classics department in an acknowledged institute of higher education, however, the merit of applications is assessed individually on a case by case basis.

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01 Mar 24
Classical Studies - BA (Hons)
Everything is good but the town where it is it’s not great, there’s not much around and it can get depressing. Also, everything on campus is...
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01 Mar 24
Classical Studies - BA (Hons)
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Egham  0.6 miles away

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