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University of Birmingham: Classics and Ancient History
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of History and Cultures View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.
Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future.
Our research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies.
You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
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Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.
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Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.
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Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. |
Summary
Take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.
Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future.
Our research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies.
You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
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Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.
-
Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.
-
Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
MA (Res)
Summary
Take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.
Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future.
Our research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies.
You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
-
Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.
-
Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.
-
Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. |
Summary
Take your research further in the field of Classics and Ancient History. Our expertise covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.
Join an active postgraduate research community and develop the tools to successfully complete your research journey and prepare for the future.
Our research expertise spans a wide range of topics. These include Classics and Ancient History in the contexts of literature, heritage, religion and archaeology, and how the modern world sees ancient societies.
You’ll have access to a dedicated supervisor with expertise in your chosen research topic, and can undertake language training in Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
-
Be part of a community with its own forum and journal, Rosetta, and make use of opportunities to present your research.
-
Benefit from excellent resources - the library has an extensive collection of physical and digital items to support your studies.
-
Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Fascinated by Classics and Ancient History? Do you want to take your interest to the next level? On our MRes, you'll study taught modules with the freedom to pursue your own research proposal exploring classical antiquity.
Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. You'll broaden your knowledge of classical antiquity and ancient history through taught modules to become a confident independent researcher. You’ll also complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field.
At Birmingham, you'll undertake essential training to support your project.
The taught modules let you develop your research skills and enhance your knowledge of the ancient world and its texts and languages. You’ll develop the key research and language skills to make the transition to becoming a confident Classics and Ancient History researcher.
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Contribute to Departmental journals and forums for postgraduate students, including an annual conference.
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Join a diverse department spanning a range of disciplines, including Ancient History, Classics, Byzantine Studies and Archaeology.
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Deepen your knowledge of classical antiquity via taught modules and undertake your own research thesis, which can be useful for future doctoral research
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An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant area. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Why you should choose the School of History and Cultures at the University of Birmingham
Join historians, classicists, archaeologists, Africanists, anthropologists, and heritage experts in our School of History and Cultures.
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