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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JUL-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
A PhD or MPhil in Classics enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.
The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
You submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for PhD assessment and 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject area. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
You will conduct original research related to the languages, literature, philosophy or culture of the classical world, from Homer to the later Roman empire, and the reception of the ancient world in modern culture.
We have extensive experience of supervising a wide variety of topics relating to Greek and Roman literature. Particular research strengths at Swansea include ancient narrative literature and the reception of earlier literature in hellenistic and imperial fiction, Greek tragedy, ancient philosophy, and Greek and Roman political thought.
Working at an elite academic level, you will be introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques shaping study of the civilisations of Greece and Rome.
This programme develops research skills needed for high-level work in any field of classics or classical civilisation, and you will be supported by a range of skills and training programmes available on campus.
Programme Summary
This PhD in Classics at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 100,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The PhD is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva voce). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences. There may also be opportunities to develop your teaching skills through undergraduate tutorials, demonstrations and seminars.
Programme Aims
This PhD programme will provide doctoral researchers with:
Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£16,650 per year
Students from EU
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £16,650; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,500. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£16,650 per year
Students from International
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £16,650; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,500. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
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