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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Our PhD Classics and Ancient History programme is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis. You will acquire an excellent general knowledge of the wider field in question and high competence in relevant languages - ancient and modern - and associated skills, both subject-specific and generic. Our research covers Greek and Roman history, Classical literature and its reception, and ancient philosophy.We enjoy close links with researchers in areas including Medieval and Modern History, Archaeology, Art History, English and American Studies, Linguistics, Religions and Theology, the John Rylands University Library and the Manchester Museum.
Students require A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and a UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject. Any strong relevant professional experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Students living in
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£6,000 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,500 per year
Students from EU
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£22,500 per year
Students from International
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