

Birkbeck, University of London
University
Classics
A research degree offers you the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly context. Research training in any academic discipline helps to channel creativity into critical innovatory reasoning. The legitimate authority of original, independent research depends upon persuasive analytical arguments supported by critically evaluated evidence.
Current research interests include: the cultural and social history of ancient Greece; ancient Italy and Rome; the reception of the 'classical' past within ancient and modern worlds; the study of approaches to identity in the ancient world; cultural change in the Hellenistic and Roman worlds; Latin prose literature; the history of ancient science, technology and medicine in the Greek and Roman worlds.
Entry requirements
A good degree in ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, classics, history or a related discipline. If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English: IELTS Academic Test score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests and at least 7.0 in writing.
Course modules
Current research interests include: the cultural and social history of ancient Greece; ancient Italy and Rome; the reception of the 'classical' past within ancient and modern worlds; the study of approaches to identity in the ancient world; cultural change in the Hellenistic and Roman worlds; Latin prose literature; the history of ancient science, technology and medicine in the Greek and Roman worlds.
Sponsorship information
Named in memory of Birkbeck's former President, and one of the greatest historians of the twentieth century, the Eric Hobsbawm Postgraduate Scholarship fund offers financial assistance for research expenses (including travel, accommodation, conference fees and particular training needs) to doctoral students in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.
Qualifications
Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2018 | - | 4 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2018 | - | 7 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | January 2019 | - | 4 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | January 2019 | GBP 6,050 per Year 1 (International) | 7 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | January 2019 | GBP 2,187 per Year 1 (Home/EU) | 7 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | April 2019 | - | 4 Years |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | April 2019 | - | 7 Years |
Campus details
Campus name | Town | Postcode | Region | Main campus | Campus | Partner |
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Bloomsbury Campus | WC1E 7HX | London |
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