Classics and Ancient History

Program Overview

It ranks among the top programs in the UK and worldwide for Classics research, offering postgraduate students access to mentorship and career development programs to prepare them for success in academia and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Classics and Ancient History PhD program at the University of Exeter offers a vigorous research culture spanning the breadth of the Classical world. It boasts a wide range of world-leading research expertise, much of which falls within the remit of its three research centers. The program is available at the PhD, MPhil, and MA by Research levels. It provides attentive and supportive expert supervision and access to an extensive research library.

Careers:

The program is committed to ensuring students receive high-quality research supervision to maximize their potential and prepare them for a rewarding career. Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by the Career Zone. Additionally, postgraduate research students can access the Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help them succeed during their research degree and act as a springboard for their research career.

Other:

The program is 4th in the UK for world-leading Classics research (Research Excellence Framework 2021), Top 50 worldwide for Classics and Ancient History (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022), and Top 10 in all major UK university league tables for the subject. It also has a proactive Classics Society with a successful student tutor scheme.

Tuition fees per year 2024/25

Home: £4,786 full-time; £pro-rata part-time International: £22,600 full-time

Tuition fees per year 2023/24

Home: £4,712 full-time; £pro-rata part-time International: £20,500 full-time