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PhD of Ancient History

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Ancient History offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Ancient History. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Further academic research
  • Law
  • Museum and art curation
  • Literary translation or analysis
  • Education
  • Public heritage
  • Tutors
  • Archivists
  • Writers
  • Editors

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. There is one required training course in classical research methods and skills that runs across the two teaching semesters (20 credits). Courses named on the page include Skills and Methods in Classics. Options include Elementary Latin (PG) 1
  • Elementary Greek (PG) 1
  • Elementary Latin (PG) 2. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants should normally possess a first or upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject field and a good pass at MA
  • Additional academic criteria: Varies by school and programme
  • Research proposal and a supervisor are normally needed for self-funded applications.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject (set by each school)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 69

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic CV

How to apply

  1. Review the Ancient History admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,700 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of History, Archaeology and Religion
DepartmentSchool of History, Archaeology and Religion
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Ancient History. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.