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Bachelor of Classics and Ancient History

Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Classics and Ancient History is a three-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop independent research expertise in Classics and Ancient History. Design and conduct original investigations
Critically assess evidence
and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

Academia and research
Policy
Industry leadership
Teaching and education

Curriculum

Three-year supervised full-time research degree in Classics and Ancient History
Centred on an independent project written up as a thesis of up to 80
000 Words. The first stage typically includes a literature review and research training. The thesis is defended in an oral (viva voce) examination. Students work with academic supervisors and take part in the research community.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A Level ABB
IB 6
5
5 Including 32 points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

UCAS Personal Statement
Academic Reference.

How to apply

Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£26,220 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£37,047 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Law
Department	Classics Ancient History and Archaeology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.