Classics PhD
University of Nottingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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36 months

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Research overviewEnjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff.Our friendly research community will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. This could be through interdisciplinary research, contributing to research seminars, or organising conferences.We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from ancient literature and ancient history, to the visual culture of Greek and Roman antiquity and the reception of the ancient ...Read more

Research overview

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff.

Our friendly research community will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. This could be through interdisciplinary research, contributing to research seminars, or organising conferences.

We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from ancient literature and ancient history, to the visual culture of Greek and Roman antiquity and the reception of the ancient world. Recent student research has included areas such as Dionysian Triumph Sarcophagi, The Female Portrait Statues of Aphrodisias, and Constructions of the Spartan body.

You are also welcome to join the activities and events of our research centres:

  • Centre for Ancient Drama and its Reception (CADRE)
  • Institute for the Study of Slavery (ISOS)
  • Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies (CSPS)
  • Centre for Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (CLABS)
  • Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    Hannah
    23 Jan 23

    The campus itself is very lovely and a nice place to be Part of the music society which provides a good student extra curricular experience..Read more

    Entry requirements

    2:1 (or international equivalent) in classics or a related subject (i.e. Archaeology or History) and a masters at Merit level or above.

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    £5,100 per year

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    £21,500 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £21,500 per year

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    The campus itself is very lovely and a nice place to be Part of the music society which provides a good student extra curricular experience...
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    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham , Nottingham

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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